Last month, local media reported Southborough K-8 per pupil spending as above average for the state and higher than most area schools. And on Friday, the Town published the projected budget for next year’s spending. Read the full article → from School spending: FY17 budgets, district rankings, and K-8 intitiatives on hold
March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
[Note: The following event has been cancelled.] The Southborough Scholarship Committee is hosting a March Madness fundraiser. Read the full article → from March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
Selectmen justify Police chief’s new salary as below area average
Last night, the Board of Selectmen ratified a vote to approve Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ 15% raise. But first, selectmen shared their justification. Read the full article → from Selectmen justify Police chief’s new salary as below area average
Found (?) cat
A reader asked me to reach out to the owners of a cat who has been visiting her home. Read the full article → from Found (?) cat
Red Cross Babysitting and Free “Home Alone” safety class
In November, the Recreation Department is offering two important course for tweens/teens. One is for kids getting too old for a babysitter. The other is for ones who are ready to become one. Read the full article → from Red Cross Babysitting and Free “Home Alone” safety class
Fay Ideas&Insights for parents to tackle children’s self-esteem – March 28
This month Fay School is continuing its Ideas&Insights series for parents. This session will focus on children’s self-esteem. Read the full article → from Fay Ideas&Insights for parents to tackle children’s self-esteem – March 28
Obituary: Jeannette L. (Grise) Young, 87
Jeannette L. (Grise) Young, 87, of Southborough passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeannette L. (Grise) Young, 87
Reminder: Deadline to pull papers is Friday, filing due Monday (and tonight is the last night)
Tonight is the last time the Town Clerk is open with evening hours before the Friday deadline to pull papers and Monday deadline to file. Read the full article → from Reminder: Deadline to pull papers is Friday, filing due Monday (and tonight is the last night)
Postseason: Boys Hockey makes history as Division Champs; onto state semi-finals
Last night, Algonquin Boys Ice Hockey battled for the Division III Championship title. It was another hard won victory in their journey to states. Read the full article → from Postseason: Boys Hockey makes history as Division Champs; onto state semi-finals
Another burglary arrest
Southborough Police believe they have collared the thief captured in surveillance video from a gas station robbery in November. Read the full article → from Another burglary arrest
The week in government: CPA application for Burnett/Garfield estate preservation restriction
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: CPA application for Burnett/Garfield estate preservation restriction
Events this week: Digital Literacy talk, St. Patty’s lunch, celebrating Women’s history, Magic Show (Updated)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Digital Literacy talk, St. Patty’s lunch, celebrating Women’s history, Magic Show (Updated)
Selectmen to approve 15% pay raise for police chief (Updated)
This Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen are scheduled to ratify a 15% salary increase for the Southborough Police Chief, possibly without public discussion. Read the full article → from Selectmen to approve 15% pay raise for police chief (Updated)
Was your dog in a fight on Saturday? Other owner seeking rabies certificate
This morning, someone posted a comment looking for help to track down overs of a dog that bit her dog. The incident took place on the Beals’ preserve trail Saturday afternoon. Read the full article → from Was your dog in a fight on Saturday? Other owner seeking rabies certificate