As you might remember, the school committee met last week to talk about the cuts they’ll have to make in this “devastating budget year.” I gave you a recap of their conversation, but if you want to hear it for yourself, you now can. Read the full article → from School committee meetings now on public access
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Where to vote on Tuesday
I’m guessing you don’t need me to remind you that Tuesday is election day, because if your household is anything like mine, you got about a dozen phone calls this weekend from various political affiliates imploring you to vote. But what you made need some help with are the details. Read the full article → from Where to vote on Tuesday
Reminder: Northborough-Southborough ‘Biggest Loser’ starts this week
The Rotary Clubs of Northborough and Southborough are sponsoring a Biggest Loser style weight loss program to help residents stick to their resolutions this year. The first meeting of the twelve-week program is on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Northborough-Southborough ‘Biggest Loser’ starts this week
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government
What’s new at the Southborough Library
Here’s what’s new at the Southborough Library for adults and kids. Read the full article → from What’s new at the Southborough Library
Donate your used coats this winter
The forecast says we’re in for a bit of a warm up over the next few days, but this is New England, so you know it’s not going to last. Every winter there are families in our area that need coats to keep warm. The Southborough Organization for Schools is coordinating a used coat drive Read the full article → from Donate your used coats this winter
Giving you more choice at town meeting – a good thing?
We all know it’s going to be a tough budget year. The signs are already abundantly clear. The decisions we make at town meeting will matter even more this year, but how as town meeting voters do we know the choices we’re making are the right ones? Read the full article → from Giving you more choice at town meeting – a good thing?
Brush burning permits now available
Brush burning season opens today, but before you break out the matches, you’ll need a permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits now available
Town republicans to elect convention delegates
The Southborough Republican Town Committee will be holding its State Convention Delegate Selection Caucus on Sunday January 24, 2010, at 7:00 PM, at the home of Jack and Louise Barron, 11 Sadie Hutt Lane, Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Town republicans to elect convention delegates
In my backyard: Birds, birds, birds
My experience with backyard birds hasn’t always been positive, but since Santa brought us a new bird feeder last month, it’s been a frenzy of bird feeding fun around my house. Read the full article → from In my backyard: Birds, birds, birds
Flags to fly at half staff today through Saturday
Governor Deval Patrick has ordered flags to fly at half staff until sunset on Saturday, January 16, in honor of Sumner Gage Whittier who died earlier this month at the age of 98. Read the full article → from Flags to fly at half staff today through Saturday
School committee says more cuts could be coming
The school committee met last night to discuss the budget for what committee member Jack Kessler said “is probably the most devastating budget year in the history of the school.” Read the full article → from School committee says more cuts could be coming
From Southborough to Haiti – how to help
The devastation in Haiti is unimaginable. Here are some ways you can help. Read the full article → from From Southborough to Haiti – how to help