Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. told selectmen on Tuesday night that self-contained breathing apparatus are “literally the lifeline” of firefighters responding to fires, hazmat situations, carbon monoxide leaks, and the like. He also told selectmen some of Southborough’s SCBAs no longer meet current safety standards. Read the full article → from Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Last night WBZ-TV ran a piece on the latest fad in kid accessories: Silly Bandz. Those of you with young ones know that Silly Bandz are brightly-colored rubber bracelets in the shape of animals. A private school in Milton recently banned the bracelets because they’ve become such a distraction for kids. Turns out, they’re a distraction in our town, too. Read the full article → from Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Algonquin and Assabet recently released their honor rolls for the previous term. She who made the list. Read the full article → from Who made the honor roll
There were a number of fundraisers this weekend — for cancer research, the troops overseas, and for a club at Algonquin — and by all accounts each was successful. Here’s a recap. Read the full article → from A weekend of successful fundraising
It’s going to cost more to throw out your trash next year. Selectmen last night unanimously approved an increase in the cost of a transfer station sticker, from $110 to $140 annually. Read the full article → from The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Learn to search military mecords at the Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club meeting, Thursday, May 20. Read the full article → from Learn to find your ancestors using military records at the Southborough Library
A few years ago, a committee appointed by Town Meeting came up with a set of recommendations on how to improve our method of government. The recommendations didn’t go anywhere then, but a band of Southborough residents thinks the time is right to try again. Read the full article → from Is it time to think about changing how Southborough is run? Some residents think so.
Former Southborough librarian Judy Williams-Thornton passed away on May 15. Judy became Southborough’s librarian in 1972, and stayed in the position for more than 30 years. She later moved to Yarmouthport. Read the full article → from Longtime Southborough librarian Judy Williams has died
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff through Thursday, May 20 in honor of former Massachusetts House of Representatives member Frances Alexander of Beverly, who died Saturday, May 15, 2010. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 18
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council will host a presentation on how our school district promotes successful inclusion. The talk will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at Algonquin. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosts presentation on promoting successful inclusion
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Hot on the heels of Fox 25 News’ visit to Southborough earlier this month, radio station WZLX broadcast live from Southborough Golf on Route 9 last Friday as part of their Drive for Charity event. Read the full article → from Radio station broadcasts live from Southborough