The regional school committee on Wednesday night approved a budget for the coming fiscal year that is a 0.66% increase over the current year’s budget. But because of growing enrollments, Southborough’s share of the budget will be 5% higher than it was last year. Read the full article → from Southborough share of regional school budget to increase by 5%
Natural gas and smoke incidents at two local businesses
The Southborough Fire Department responded to two incidents at area business this week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Natural gas and smoke incidents at two local businesses
Monday is last day to sign up for youth wrestling clinic
Algonquin wrestling coach Peter Connery, along with some of his varsity wrestlers, will offer a youth wrestling clinic for kids in grades 4-8. The 12-week clinic starts on March 9. No experience is necessary. Read the full article → from Monday is last day to sign up for youth wrestling clinic
The state of the Southborough Library
On Tuesday, March 9, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., the library presents its first-ever “State of the Library Address.” Southborough residents are invited to attend. Join fellow library supporters, staff, Trustees and Friends to learn more about the library from Library Director, Jane Cain. Read the full article → from The state of the Southborough Library
Be part of a local cable show and get a free financial makeover
Peter Martin from Southborough-based Compass Income Planning hosts a financial show on local access cable. He’s looking for a couple of families to be featured on the show. In return, they’ll get a free financial makeover. Read the full article → from Be part of a local cable show and get a free financial makeover
Fayville dam to get upgrade in 2011
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports the MWRA dam in Southborough is one of six that will get upgrades sometime next year. Read the full article → from Fayville dam to get upgrade in 2011
Eaton Apothecary broken into again
The Metrowest Daily News reports Eaton Apothecary was broken into again on Tuesday night. It’s the second time in three months. Back in November someone threw a rock through a plate glass window to enter the store. Police Chief Jane Moran said there’s no indication yet that the two incidents were related. Read the full article → from Eaton Apothecary broken into again
On the market this week
What went on and off the real estate market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Welcome My Southborough sponsor: Modern Pilates
Please join me in welcoming the latest My Southborough sponsor, Modern Pilates, a new Pilates studio located at BodyScapes on Route 9. Read the full article → from Welcome My Southborough sponsor: Modern Pilates
A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes
The Regional School Committee meets tonight to vote on the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. It’s a budget that may prove expensive for Southborough. Read the full article → from A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes
Snow delays school, some residents without power
A wet heavy snow blanketed Southborough this morning causing schools to be on a 2-hour delayed start. According to the National Grid Storm Center, about 50 residents between Southville and Richards Road — along with a handful of others scattered around town — are without power this morning. Read the full article → from Snow delays school, some residents without power
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for February 16 through February 22. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Tree stumps in Flagg Road area to be removed
If you’ve driven around the Flagg Road area lately, you’re sure to notice some big stumps along the side of the roads – the remnants of some 38 trees cut down by National Grid in January. Read the full article → from Tree stumps in Flagg Road area to be removed
Algonquin gymnasts qualify for state championship meet
It was déjà vu for the Algonquin girls gymnastics team this weekend. For the second year in a row, they narrowly missed taking home the South Sectional Championship title. Like last year, they lost to first-place Barnstable by a mere point. Read the full article → from Algonquin gymnasts qualify for state championship meet