When it comes to next year’s fiscal situation, we’ve spent a lot of time on this blog discussing the Southborough school budget. Little attention (so far) has been paid to the regional school budget, but turns out, that one could have just as significant an impact on Southborough taxpayers. Read the full article → from Increased Algonquin enrollments may mean increased costs for Southborough
Towns to study regionalizing police and fire dispatch services
Here’s one I’ve been meaning to post for a while now. Earlier this year, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. and Police Chief Jane Moran went before the Board of Selectmen to float the idea of centralizing police and fire dispatch services with neighbors Ashland and Hopkinton as a way to cut down on costs. Read the full article → from Towns to study regionalizing police and fire dispatch services
Algonquin literary magazine looking for book donations
Algonquin’s literary magazine The Sachem is raising money to help offset printing costs. Here’s some more information. Read the full article → from Algonquin literary magazine looking for book donations
Save the date: Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast
You may have read that the Boy Scouts recently celebrated their 100th birthday. But did you know that for 41 of those 100 years, Southborough Boy Scouts have hosted an annual pancake breakfast? That’s a lot of pancakes. Read the full article → from Save the date: Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast
Selectmen consider police overtime budget, cruiser purchases
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
In the media: Southborough 13 year old runs to help local school
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
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of February 15 through February 19. Read the full article → from The week in government
Steeple Coffeehouse offers the perfect Valentine’s date night
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
Algonquin musicians make all-state ensembles
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
PHOTOS: Who knew you could ski in a snuggie?
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?
School Committee votes to approve budget
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
Save the date: Genealogy Club meeting on 2/24
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
Algonquin boys basketball wins over Shepherd Hill
(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
Town considers closing Fayville Hall
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