A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights Read the full article → from The week in government (8/19/13-8/24/13) Library construction and maintenance issues and preliminary screening of Town Planner applicants
Free events this week (8/19/13-8/24/13): One Book, Kindergarten Story Time, and Senior Picnic (Updated)

Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. For more details and the full list, check the Event Calendar. Read the full article → from Free events this week (8/19/13-8/24/13): One Book, Kindergarten Story Time, and Senior Picnic (Updated)
Taking a semi-break

It’s the last full week of summer break for my children. So I’m going to make the most of it. This means that I’ll only be posting two stories per day – and they are pre-written and scheduled. Read the full article → from Taking a semi-break
Alert: BB gun shot window on Marlboro Road and cars on Ledge Hill
Recently, a home window was shattered by BB and area cars shot. Read the full article → from Alert: BB gun shot window on Marlboro Road and cars on Ledge Hill
Meet Youth and Family Services
In a series profiling organizations in our community, SYFS describes its mission and how you can participate. Read the full article → from Meet Youth and Family Services
Get new shirts and caps at the dump this Saturday
SOLF is raising funds through t-shirt and cap sales Read the full article → from Get new shirts and caps at the dump this Saturday
Wrapping up this week’s BOS meeting: Another resignation, Open Space, and Twitter
Recapping the remaining “notable” events from this week’s Board of Selecmen Meeting. Read the full article → from Wrapping up this week’s BOS meeting: Another resignation, Open Space, and Twitter
Threat of citizen petitions forces Special Town Meeting to carry on
Selectmen considered cancelling the Octobeer 7th meeting, but were compelled to keep the date. Read the full article → from Threat of citizen petitions forces Special Town Meeting to carry on
Help make Southborough Summer Nights a success

Volunteer help is needed to run all of the great free activities for kids and families. Read the full article → from Help make Southborough Summer Nights a success
Town Planner: search reboot, screening committee meeting and a power struggle
This week the Planning Board was forced to reboot their search for a Town Planner after public criticism caused the town to re-examine their process. And in the midst of the quest to fill the seat, a power struggle is taking place over the new hire will report to Read the full article → from Town Planner: search reboot, screening committee meeting and a power struggle
On the market this week in Southborough

What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Selectmen ask residents to write in their concerns about revised plans for Park Central development

Residents and Selectmen expressed dismay over revised plans for proposed 40B development. Read the full article → from Selectmen ask residents to write in their concerns about revised plans for Park Central development
Student-run community theater launches new production this week

Black Box Productions was founded in 2012 “to harness the energy, creativity and enthusiasm that students bring to the theater.” This week, they will perform Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy Company August 15 -17, 2013. Read the full article → from Student-run community theater launches new production this week
Southborough fire logs (8/8/13-8/12/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/8/13-8/12/13)