The Board of Selectmen scrutinized town budgets last week. Previously I told you how the library and youth commission fared (not particularly well), but they aren’t the only town departments facing cuts. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider police overtime budget, cruiser purchases
The Boston Globe did a great profile of 13-year-old Southborough resident Zach Levine, who has raised almost $11K for the New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough 13 year old runs to help local school
A list of town meetings for the week of February 15 through February 19. Read the full article → from The week in government
Dinner, a show, readily available childcare. What more do you need for the perfect Valentine’s date night? Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse offers the perfect Valentine’s date night
Nine Algonquin students — including two from Southborough — will head to Symphony Hall next month to perform at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s All-State concert.Southborough students Jason Gao and Steph Bacon will join their fellow musicians at the concert on March 20. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians make all-state ensembles
The ski team isn’t one of the Algonquin teams that gets a lot of press. But Southborough resident Chris Wraight went to their race at Ward Hill yesterday and sent along these photos. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Who knew you could ski in a snuggie?
The Southborough School Committee last night voted to endorse a 3.63% increase in the school’s operating budget for next year. The budget still needs to be approved by voters at town meeting in April. Read the full article → from School Committee votes to approve budget
From the Southborough library, some info on the next meeting of the Genealogy Club. Read the full article → from Save the date: Genealogy Club meeting on 2/24
(Photo by Chris Wraight) Southborough resident Chris Wraight was at the game earlier this week and sent in this report: Algonquin Varsity Boys beat Shepherd Hill 75-37 in a vital non-league game. Senior Graham Turner had 12 points and 13 rebounds. The Tomahawks improved to 8-9, and need to win two out of their final Read the full article → from Algonquin boys basketball wins over Shepherd Hill
At their meeting on Tuesday night, Selectmen briefly discussed closing Fayville Hall as a way to save the town some cash. It’s something the town has considered for some time now. Read the full article → from Town considers closing Fayville Hall
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron has a full dance card tonight. Read the full article → from Two chances to hear about school budgets tonight
If you have a pair of crutches taking up space in your closet, here’s something excellent to do with them. Read the full article → from Donate used crutches for Haiti – TODAY
What went on and off the real estate market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Southborough fire recruit Scott Navaroli was featured in a recent piece by the Metrowest Daily News on firefighter fitness. Read the full article → from Soon-to-be Southborough firefighter ready for demands of the job