This week, the Board of Selectmen adopted a Comment Policy. The policy seemed less about adopting new rules and more about clarifying their code of conduct for the public. Read the full article → from Town adopts comment policy for Board of Selectmen and their appointed boards
Parents of fourth and fifth grade Neary students were informed this week about an unusual new member of the school staff. He’s one that will bring a smile to most students’ faces. Read the full article → from New Neary staff member: Meet Tucker
Two more scholarship programs are reaching out to Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Marlborough Hospital Scholarships
The Public Safety Committee asked me to remind readers about their open house this weekend.
Earlier this week, the committee gave selectmen unwelcome news that estimates for building the new complex increased significantly. It’s something they are trying to reverse. And selectmen made clear that needs to happen. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building: Public tours this weekend; Selectmen push back on rising estimates
A Southborough family is hosting a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital again this winter. Read the full article → from Skate party for St. Jude’s – February 4
Residents are working to preserve or maintain the integrity of the golf course on Latisquama Road. Read the full article → from Different approaches to saving golf course: Two citizen petition articles (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Finn School is holding a “Special Person Dance” on February 4th. The dance is an SOS fundraiser for the school’s playground project. Read the full article → from Finn Special Person Dance – register by Jan 27
Fay School is opening dialogue between Southborough seniors and 9th grade students. Seniors are invited to engage in conversation about what it’s like to grow up during a time of war. Read the full article → from Seniors and Fay students to share experiences on the media & growing up in wartime
Southborough K-3 Principal James Randell is retiring this June. Read the full article → from Principal of Finn & Woodward Schools retiring (Updated)
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is visiting Southborough this month. It’s the first of three MFA programs for kids being held at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Fantastical Creatures: MFA art lesson for kids – January 28
A Toastmasters group in Southborough is holding an Open House on January 30th. Read the full article → from Toastmasters Open House – January 30
The Southborough community is invited to hear from an expert on parenting in the digital age. It’s part of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ continuing Unplugged initiative. Read the full article → from Parent talk: Raising Digital Natives – February 1
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is the explanation of why you should return a signed form. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to return the annual “Street Listing” form (a.k.a. Town census)