Alida Lee Drewry Ferguson, 79, of Southborough, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in the Coleman House of Northborough, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alida Lee Drewry Ferguson, 79
Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
Last night, 80 voters overruled 54 to determine that Southborough will have a bylaw to delay demolition of historic buildings.
Clearer majorities chose to support other articles, including a solar bylaw, recycling sticker, and actions supporting town recreation. Read the full article → from Wrapping up Town Meeting: Demolitions will be delayed and recycling supported
What’s still up for a vote tonight at Town Meeting
Planning to attend tonight’s Town Meeting. Here’s a reminder of what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from What’s still up for a vote tonight at Town Meeting
More Town Meeting: Article for transparency too unclear
Last night, John Butler asked residents to make a move towards transparency. The plans for implementation and future expense were too unclear for most voters. Read the full article → from More Town Meeting: Article for transparency too unclear
Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Town Meeting voters approved more than $50 million in town budgets and expenditures last night. But there’s still a lot of business to be resolved tonight.
Residents didn’t question the bulk of the budget or the biggest expenses. Instead, much of the night was spent debating issues related to town personnel. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Salaries raised to “market rate”, grilling over cemetery supervisor, and hiring an economic coordinator
Primate Center: Investigation into 6 more monkey deaths; revelation of 12 deaths prior to 2011
According to The Boston Globe, the New England Primate Center is under investigation again for more suspicious deaths of monkeys. Read the full article → from Primate Center: Investigation into 6 more monkey deaths; revelation of 12 deaths prior to 2011
Town Meeting Continued to Tuesday night: Demolition Delay Bylaw back in the running
Annual Town Meeting opened at 7:00 pm tonight. Four hours later, it has been continued to 7:30 pm on Tuesday.
Still up are articles 18-33 That includes the Demolition Delay Bylaw which is back on. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Continued to Tuesday night: Demolition Delay Bylaw back in the running
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Police Warning and logs: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police Warning and logs: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
Events this week: Spring concert, Special Ed laws, parenting insights, math for tots and meditation
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Spring concert, Special Ed laws, parenting insights, math for tots and meditation
The week in government: Annual Town Meeting
The Annual Town Meeting (opening tonight) dominates, with most committees focused on pre-meeting preparations. Boards are clearly prepared for the meeting to continue into a second night, with more meetings planned to prep for Tuesday evening. Read the full article → from The week in government: Annual Town Meeting
Weekend at a Glance: Wingo, coffeehouses, Rec party, and jazz festival
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Wingo, coffeehouses, Rec party, and jazz festival
Wolverines at Commmunity House – April 16
SOLF is hosting a special presentation about “one of the most challenging pieces of wildlife research ever undertaken in the US”: Read the full article → from Wolverines at Commmunity House – April 16
Headshots for Alzheimers – April 16-17
Looking to update your business website or online profile with a “snappy new headshot”? A photographer in town is holding a special session this Thursday and Friday.
Don’t think of it as an expense. Consider it a donation to a worthy cause. Read the full article → from Headshots for Alzheimers – April 16-17