If you read John Halligan’s story, it will break your heart. Halligan’s 13-year-old son Ryan killed himself in 2003 after being bullied by classmates at school and online. Halligan was left to agonize over what he could have done to prevent it. Read the full article → from SOS sponsors program on bullying, cyberbullying
Snow removal budget in good shape this year
By this point last year, all the money in the town’s snow removal budget had been used up. Fortunately, things are looking much brighter this year. Read the full article → from Snow removal budget in good shape this year
Regional school budget still uncertain
The regional school committee met last night to talk about next year’s budget. The Metrowest Daily News reports revenue for the district is still up in the air due to decisions pending at the state level. Read the full article → from Regional school budget still uncertain
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
Help Neary and the environment at the same time
We’ve talked about various ways you can help the schools earn extra money – we’ve also talked about why they need the extra money. Here’s another way that has the bonus of also benefiting the environment. Read the full article → from Help Neary and the environment at the same time
Southborough voters weigh in on the election
As part of its election day coverage, the Metrowest Daily News got a sampling of the sentiment of voters with a Southborough connection. Here’s what they had to say. Read the full article → from Southborough voters weigh in on the election
A closer look at the election results
Southborough is arguably a blue town, at least there are more registered Democrats than there are Republicans, but the majority of registered voters in town don’t specify a party affiliation, and it’s those unaffiliated voters who pushed Southborough decidedly into the red yesterday. Read the full article → from A closer look at the election results
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for January 12 – January 18 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Scott Brown takes Southborough by a wide margin
The results for Southborough are in, and Republican Scott Brown was the clear winner with 59% of the votes. Democrat Martha Coakley came in at 40%, and Joe Kennedy got the remaining 1%. Read the full article → from Scott Brown takes Southborough by a wide margin
Two snowy days, but few problems on the roads
Southborough has been lovely today with big fat flakes drifting down all day. On top of yesterday’s wet snowfall, the roads this week have been sloppy, but Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. reports few problems. Read the full article → from Two snowy days, but few problems on the roads
Genealogy club to talk Facebook
The Genealogy Club will meet on Thursday, January 21, at the library, starting at 7:00 p.m. NEW TOPIC: Mike Maglio, a family researcher for over 20 years, will walk us through the joys of using social networking online to add to your genealogical research. Read the full article → from Genealogy club to talk Facebook
Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
There’s been quite a bit of talk on this blog and elsewhere about how to lower the school budget for next year. One option that consistently comes up is to save money by closing one of the schools — the most often mentioned being Neary. Read the full article → from Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
Light snow on election day
Light snow is falling on top of the heavy, wet stuff we got yesterday. The National Weather Service says we’re in for another inch or two, hopefully not enough to keep folks from getting to the polls today. Read the full article → from Light snow on election day
Save the date: Veterans Mid-Winter Dinner
Commander John Wilson, American Legion Post 161, and Commander Steve Whynot, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3276, invite you to attend the Veterans Mid-Winter Dinner on Friday, February 19. Read the full article → from Save the date: Veterans Mid-Winter Dinner