Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. Enjoy. Monday, February 16 President’s Day – no meetings schedule Tuesday, February 17 Board of Selectmen, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall (agenda) Wednesday, February 18 No meetings scheduled Thursday, February 19 Personnel Board, Read the full article → from The week in town government
St. Mark’s open for skating this week
It’s school vacation week, and St. Mark’s is open for skating each day this week from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. No hockey sticks or pucks allowed. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s open for skating this week
Southborough woman seriously injured in snowmobile accident
A Southborough woman was thrown from a snowmobile and seriously injured Saturday in Waterbury, VT. Sally Abdou, 22, was airlifted to a hospital with head injuries and facial fractures after the snowmobile she was riding on hit a tree. There’s no word on her current condition. Please keep Sally and her family in your thoughts. Read the full article → from Southborough woman seriously injured in snowmobile accident
Southborough’s own Cindy Lou Who
Looking for something fun to do with your kids during school vacation next week? How about a matinee of Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Seussical the Musical featuring 10-year-old Lexi Ryan from Southborough as the iconic Cindy Lou Who. Earlier this season, Lexi, a student at Neary, played the Ghost of Christmas Past in The Read the full article → from Southborough’s own Cindy Lou Who
A caution from the Southborough Fire Department
From the fire department website: An organization called the Firefighters Support Foundation is currently soliciting donations in Southborough. This organization is not connected in any way with the Southborough Fire Department. Funds collected by the Firefighters Support Foundation based in Medford Massachusetts do not benefit the Southborough Fire Department, or the aerial ladder fund. If Read the full article → from A caution from the Southborough Fire Department
Algonquin sports wrap-up (2/6-2/12)
The girls basketball team locked in a postseason berth this week with a win over Milford, while the gymnasts won the Mid-Watch League meet, with Southborough’s Amanda Hubley coming in first in the individual all-around. Here’s how the week played out for all the teams. Boys Basketball 02/06: Milford 59, Algonquin 51 (more) 02/10: Wachusett Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (2/6-2/12)
A chance to talk with Carolyn Dykema
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Red Barn Coffee on Monday from 9:00 to 10:30 am to meet with constituents and answer questions. All are encouraged to attend. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you can’t make it to Red Barn on Monday, you can set up a personal appointment with Dykema by Read the full article → from A chance to talk with Carolyn Dykema
Southborough “shovel-ready” projects unlikely to get federal stimulus funds
The state released a list of “shovel-ready” projects yesterday — these are projects that could benefit from the $1 to $2 billion the state expects to receive in federal stimulus funds — and from what I can tell, no projects submitted by the town of Southborough made the cut. According to the www.mass.gov/recovery website, there Read the full article → from Southborough “shovel-ready” projects unlikely to get federal stimulus funds
Algonquin assistant principal takes new job
Algonquin Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction John Harrington has accepted the position of principal at Littleton High School. He will finish out the school year at Algonquin with his last day set for June 30. “Littleton is gaining a great principal,” Superintendent Charles Gobron told me. “I have had the opportunity to work closely Read the full article → from Algonquin assistant principal takes new job
What to do this weekend
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend. Take in a show at the Steeple Coffeehouse with a discounted dinner beforehand. Stroll through the newly-reopened exhibit space at the Arts Center. Learn something at the Southborough Historical Museum. Or sample some chocolate at Panzano Market. Here are the details. The Kennedys at the Steeple Coffeehouse The Kennedys are a Read the full article → from What to do this weekend
Poll: Reality TV Southborough-style
It’s time for the next My Southborough poll! Board of Selectmen meetings will soon be broadcast on local access cable. Cable Access Facilitator Lou D’Amico tells me the the meetings will initially air on the Public channel (Charter channel 11 and Verizon channel 38), but will eventually move to the Government channel (Charter channel 12 Read the full article → from Poll: Reality TV Southborough-style
How not to board a train
Train Rider from the Train Stopping blog reports a person tried unsuccessfully to hop on a moving commuter rail train as it left the station in Southborough this morning: We slammed to a halt immediately (you can always tell when the emergency brake is engaged) and sat there for a few minutes. My understanding is Read the full article → from How not to board a train
Residents weigh in on zoning questions
“We’re digging in our heels, rolling up our sleeves, and getting ready for 18 months of zoning fun.” That’s what Town Planner Vera Kolias told a group of about two dozen residents and committee members who assembled last night at the Town House to discuss zoning bylaw review. Fueled by free Starbuck’s coffee and chocolate Read the full article → from Residents weigh in on zoning questions
Fire department logs posted
Last week I asked you whether you wanted the fire department logs to be a weekly feature on My Southborough. Nine of you said yes and seven of you said no. That’s hardly overwhelming, but the aye’s have it. Since they take up a bunch of space, I’ve put them on a separate page where Read the full article → from Fire department logs posted