The Northborough/Southborough Public School’s Integrated Pre-School Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be three years old by June 15, 2009 for a screening for possible enrollment. The program brings together neighborhood children and special needs children. The screenings will take place on January 30, 2009 at both the Zeh and Finn Schools. For a Read the full article → from Pre-school screening
How much those snow plows cost you
The Boston Globe recently posted a comparison of how much towns paid for snow removal in 2008. For Southborough it was $287K, which works out to about $30 per town resident. The state average is $29 per person, so we’re not too far off the mark. By comparison, Northborough residents pay the equivalent of $20 Read the full article → from How much those snow plows cost you
Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks
Five different kinds of pizza. Housemade cured salami and cheese. Risotto and pasta. Antipasti, including meatballs and suppli (deep fried risotto balls). Do I have your attention? Tomasso Trattoria is kicking off its fifth year of business by saying thanks. On Sunday they’ll hold an open house for Southborough residents featuring items from their new Read the full article → from Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks
Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s
Skating lessons at St. Mark’s rink start on Sunday and there are still spots available. Lessons are available for kids ages 5 and up. Sign up by calling the Recreation Department at 508-229-4452. Read the full article → from Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s
Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?
I’ve heard plenty of talk about property taxes around town lately. Some say they’re too high, others think they’re comparable with area towns. I haven’t heard anyone say they’re too low, but I suppose it’s possible. Sounds like a good topic for the next My Southborough poll. You’ll find it off to the right in Read the full article → from Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?
Algonquin principal finalists announced
Linda Murdock is looking to graduate. The current principal at Trottier Middle School hopes to become the new principal at Algonquin. Murdock is one of two finalists for the position announced at last night’s regional school committee meeting. The other finalist is Thomas Mead, assistant principal at Andover High School. A decision is expected by Read the full article → from Algonquin principal finalists announced
Should the police station be torn down?
That’s a question both the Municipal Facilities Committee and the Historical Commission are asking, but their answers are at different ends of the spectrum. There are currently two plans on the table for a new police station, one calls for the existing building to be demolished and replaced, the other is a renovation of the Read the full article → from Should the police station be torn down?
Southborough in the news
Quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Getting a glimpse of Obama “We’re hoping to get in really early. If we can get close it would be phenomenal.” —Southborough resident Esha Bawa, who along with 19 other Babson College students hoped to get a jump on inauguration crowds. (Metrowest Daily Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Driving for dollars
The Metrowest Daily News did a nice profile of Southborough resident Bruce Ledoux last week. Ledoux’s youngest child Colin, a student at Finn, was born with a chromosomal abnormality that causes severe food allergies. Colin’s frequent trips to Children’s Hospital Boston inspired Ledoux to use his passion for race car driving to help raise money Read the full article → from Driving for dollars
Spring 2009 recreation schedule posted
The Southborough Recreation spring catalog is now available on the department’s website. You can register anytime by mail or by visiting the Rec. Department office at 21 Highland Street (the Arts Center building). Online registration starts February 4. There are programs and events tailored to all age groups, as well as special events like the Read the full article → from Spring 2009 recreation schedule posted
Southborough’s snow removal budget depleted
Winter may be only half over, but Southborough has already burned through its entire snow removal budget. The Board of Selectmen last night approved an additional $88K to see the town through the rest of the season. The amount budgeted for snow removal this winter was $229K. That money was all gone even before the Read the full article → from Southborough’s snow removal budget depleted
Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend
As a novice photographer, Photoshop is a key tool in my arsenal. It’s very rare that I’ll get my camera settings just right or the image composed exactly as I envisioned, so it’s nice to know I’ve got some serious post-processing power to fall back on. But the problem is, I know how to use Read the full article → from Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend
How reading affects the brain
Does learning to read change the brain? Does the brain of a struggling reader work differently? Can reading interventions rewire the brain? Are music, language, and reading skills connected? Those are the questions to be considered on Thursday evening at a presentation titled “The Reading Brain” sponsored by the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council Read the full article → from How reading affects the brain
A couple of chances to talk with your legislators
The economy and transportation are hot topics this year, and your elected officials want to hear from you. Here are two upcoming opportunities to voice your opinions: Panel Discussion with the Corridor Nine Legislators Thursday, January 22 7:15 – 9:30 am Doubletree Inn, Westborough The discussion will focus on the economy. Southborough representatives Jamie Eldridge, Read the full article → from A couple of chances to talk with your legislators