Southborough Education Foundation asked me to share a Bee-lated wrap up of February’s Spelling Bee, with a thank you to their supporters. Read the full article → from SEF thanks supporters of the Bee
SEF thanks supporters of the Bee
Main Street project: Disgruntled residents, more renderings, and upcoming meetings (Updated)
On Wednesday night, the Department of Public Works held a meeting to explain the Main Street reconstruction project plans.
The room was packed with residents, many with questions and comments. Most of the commenters wanted to convey their displeasure with the plan. Some wanted to know how to improve it, while others wanted to stop it all together. Read the full article → from Main Street project: Disgruntled residents, more renderings, and upcoming meetings (Updated)
State jazz educators award Gold and Silver to ARHS
Algonquin Regional High School’s Jazz 1 and Jazz II bands competed in the MAJE State Finals last weekend. Jazz 1 came home with a Gold Medal and Jazz 2 with a Silver Read the full article → from State jazz educators award Gold and Silver to ARHS
Weekend at a Glance: Wingo, concerts and Rec Dept fun and savings
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Wingo, concerts and Rec Dept fun and savings
Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
Prepare for babysitting: American Red Cross course 4/18
Southborough Recreation Department is offering an American Red Cross Babysitting course on Monday, August 26th. Read the full article → from Prepare for babysitting: American Red Cross course 4/18
MWDN: Warrant Article to save 9-11 field, need may be greater than realized
In the fall, the Recreation Commission announced their decision to phase out use of the 9-11 Memorial Field by the end of this year. The announcement followed a failed effort to raise money to fund re-turfing the field.
This week, Advisory Committee member Jim Hegarty spoke to Advisory about his efforts to save the athletic field. Read the full article → from MWDN: Warrant Article to save 9-11 field, need may be greater than realized
Workout fundraiser in memory of fallen firefighters – Sunday, April 6
On Sunday, April 6, Crossfit Southborough’s is holding a Memorial WOD and Fundraiser.
The day of workouts is in honor of Boston’s fallen firefighters Lieutenant Ed Walsh and Michael Kennedy. Read the full article → from Workout fundraiser in memory of fallen firefighters – Sunday, April 6
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
Teach your kids to be Cybersafe: Monday night
If your child uses the internet, or you are preparing to let them, this safety lecture on Monday night should be worth attending. Read the full article → from Teach your kids to be Cybersafe: Monday night
Southborough fire logs (3/26-3/31/14): Electrical short and water evacuations
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/26-3/31/14): Electrical short and water evacuations
Town and Gulbankian family joint statement on settlement: 10% fine and buses will go
This week, a joint statement was issued from the Town of Southborough and the Gulbankian family explaining their mediated solution. The terms of agreement focus on resolving neighbor complaints about the bus lot. Read the full article → from Town and Gulbankian family joint statement on settlement: 10% fine and buses will go
Private school concerts for the public: Choral 4/4 and jazz 4/13
St. Mark’s School is inviting Southborough residents to attend two upcoming concerts. One of them is in partnership with Fay School. Read the full article → from Private school concerts for the public: Choral 4/4 and jazz 4/13
Letter: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: The Case for Voting NO for a Split Tax Rate (Article #24 Annual Warrant)