Mark your calendars for a night of song and dance. Algonquin Regional High School will present the musical Guys & Dolls on March 25, 26, and 27. Read the full article → from Algonquin students to present Guys & Dolls
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Something to smile about on St. Patrick’s Day
Kids in Southborough celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a bit early this year with a party on Monday sponsored by the Friends of Southborough Recreation. In addition to craft projects and cookie making, the Friends also raised funds for Smile Train, an organization that funds surgery for kids in developing countries to repair cleft lips and palettes. Read the full article → from Something to smile about on St. Patrick’s Day
No decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the police force
The Metrowest Daily News reports Selectmen last night decided to defer the decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the ranks of the Southborough Police Department because some details around the job description still need to be worked out with the Personnel Board. Read the full article → from No decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the police force
Southborough sees spike in unemployment
Employment data for January was released last week, and the numbers showed a significant increase for Southborough. Our unemployment rate in January was 7.8%, compared to 6.5% in December. It’s the highest unemployment rate Southborough has seen in at least twenty years. Read the full article → from Southborough sees spike in unemployment
Advisory Committee: Town budget would call for 2.9% tax increase but no override
The Advisory Committee is one of two groups that recommend a budget for town meeting voters to consider (the other is the Board of Selectmen). Yesterday Advisory Committee member Al Hamilton posted a comment about the state of the budget from his committee’s perspective. Since some of you may have missed it in the comments, I’m reprinting it here. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee: Town budget would call for 2.9% tax increase but no override
What the fire department has been up to
After a weekend of heavy rain, it’s no surprise the fire department spent much of Monday responding to water issues. Here’s a list of the calls for the past week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Southborough Historical Society presents ‘Songs of the Revolution’
On Sunday, March 28, the Southborough Historical Society will present “Songs of the Revolution,” a look (and listen) at songs popular during the Revolutionary War. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society presents ‘Songs of the Revolution’
Southborough town website wins award
Common Cause Massachusetts, government watchdog organization “dedicated to citizen participation in an open, honest, and accountable government,” will award Southborough and 180 other cities and towns its 2010 e-Government Award in a ceremony today at the State House. Read the full article → from Southborough town website wins award
Southborough ambulance fees are on the rise
A trip in one of Southborough’s two ambulances is going to cost more next year. Selectmen voted unanimously last week to increase fees for ambulance services to bring them more in line with neighboring communities. Read the full article → from Southborough ambulance fees are on the rise
Girl Scouts collecting pet supplies
Southborough Girl Scout troop #77099 is collecting pet supplies to benefit the Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton and Buddy Dog in Sudbury. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts collecting pet supplies
Southborough eight graders win basketball chamionship
Southborough resident Chris Wraight reports the Southborough T-Hawks 8th grade girls travel team won the Metrowest league championship this weekend. The team defeated Sudbury by a score of 52-39 to take the title. Read the full article → from Southborough eight graders win basketball chamionship
Local authors help Neary students celebrate Book Week
It’s all about books this week at Neary, and that means it’s also all about authors. Three local authors — along with one entertaining storyteller — will visit the school this week to talk with the fourth and fifth graders and read some of their latest work. Read the full article → from Local authors help Neary students celebrate Book Week
Jazz concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
Wednesday night is Jazz Night at Algonquin. The event features performances by jazz ensembles from Algonquin, Melican Middle School, and Trottier, along with a special guest artist Jeff Leonard. Read the full article → from Jazz concert at Algonquin on Wednesday