From the Metrowest Daily News: On a sunny Saturday earlier this month, a local junior Girl Scout troop spent their time collecting smiles and donations to pass on to area foster kids. For Project Smile, Junior Girl Scout Troop 77103 collected donations from residents who visited the transfer station. The donations were used to buy Read the full article → from In the media: Girl Scouts make smiles their mission in Southborough
Southborough could see $100K shortfall in local aid
A new state budget is on the desk of Governor Deval Patrick, and if he decides to sign it, it will mean a $100K reduction in local aid for Southborough in fiscal year 2010 which starts in July. Town Finance Director Brian Ballantine said Southborough expected to receive about $3.1M in local aid in the Read the full article → from Southborough could see $100K shortfall in local aid
Police chief search committee set into action
Selectmen met last night with the newly-formed police chief search committee to formally kick off the search process. The committee will review all applicants and recommend finalists to selectmen who will make the final hiring decision. “We know you will take your responsibilities in interviewing candidates seriously, and that you will make a fair decision,” Read the full article → from Police chief search committee set into action
In the media: Southborough group awards $33K in education grants
The Metrowest Daily News reported recently that the Southborough Education Foundation awarded $33,000 in grants to fund new programs in Southborough schools and at Algonquin. “So many teachers out there are doing the work and coming up with grant ideas to make the schools better,” said foundation President Nicki Healey. The grant money will go Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough group awards $33K in education grants
Kidnapped NJ teen found in Southborough
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is reporting that a 15-year-old New Jersey girl was found at the Red Roof Inn in Southborough this morning with a 23-year-old-man who is being charged with kidnapping her. The break came when the teen sent a text message to friends letting them know she was at the Red Roof Read the full article → from Kidnapped NJ teen found in Southborough
Farmers’ markets near Southborough
Perhaps you tend a garden in your backyard. Or perhaps you have a plot at the Southborough community garden. Or perhaps you belong to a local CSA. But if not, you may be looking for a source for fresh, local produce. If that’s the case, why not check out one of the farmer’s markets in Read the full article → from Farmers’ markets near Southborough
Southborough firefighter completes basic training
Southborough Firefighter and Paramedic/EMT Dale Goodspeed graduated from the 12-week Massachusetts Firefighting Basic Recruit Training program on June 19th. He was one of 43 graduates. At the training program, students learn all the basic skills they need to respond to fires and to contain and control them. They are also given training in public fire Read the full article → from Southborough firefighter completes basic training
Finn one of first in nation to receive prestigious accreditation
If you’re sending your kid to Finn for kindergarten or preschool next year, here’s a story that will make you feel good about your choice. After a nearly two-year process, Finn became one of the first early childhood development centers in the nation to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Read the full article → from Finn one of first in nation to receive prestigious accreditation
Accident at Route 9 and Crystal Pond Road
The drivers of two cars were injured yesterday afternoon in a rear-end collision at the intersection of Route 9 eastbound and Crystal Pond Road (map). Each was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Route 9 eastbound was reduced to one lane for nearly an hour while the crash was cleared. For more photos, see Read the full article → from Accident at Route 9 and Crystal Pond Road
Good day for a latte
This green guy was staying dry today by hanging out on the window at Starbucks. I think I heard him order a Decaf Double tall non-fat extra-dry cappuccino. Anyone know what it is? The picture makes it look ginormous, but the main body was maybe two inches long … not counting that sinister-looking tail thingy. Read the full article → from Good day for a latte
Neary students visit the State House
Last Monday Neary fifth graders took a field trip to the State House in Boston. They toured the historic building and met with both of Southborough’s State Representatives — Representative Carolyn Dykema and Representative Danielle Gregorie. Read the full article → from Neary students visit the State House
Junior Police Academy offered in July
The 10th Annual Junior Police Academy sponsored by the Southborough Police Department will be offered July 13-17. It’s open to kids ages 12 to 16. Applications are available at the police station and the school offices at Algonquin and Trottier. The cost is $40 per child and includes two t-shirts, a hat, water bottle, and Read the full article → from Junior Police Academy offered in July
How Southborough’s reverse-911 system works
There were a lot of questions about the reverse-911 system after it was used last week to alert residents to suspicious activity in town. Some folks got multiple phone calls while others got none. Interim Police Chief Jane Moran called me to explain how the system works, including what to do if you didn’t get Read the full article → from How Southborough’s reverse-911 system works
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note, on Tuesday evening the Board of Selectmen will meet with the Police Chief Search Committee to discuss their charge. On Wednesday evening, the Zoning Board of Appeals continues their public hearing on Woodland Meadows. Monday, June 22 Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government