A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
Events this week (10/7/13-10/14/13): Legos at the library, video chat with YA author, art of stone and wood sculpting, and no classes Friday
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (10/7/13-10/14/13): Legos at the library, video chat with YA author, art of stone and wood sculpting, and no classes Friday
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
Meet Friends of Southborough Recreation
In a series profiling organizations in our community, the Friends of Southborough Recreation describes its mission and how you can participate. Read the full article → from Meet Friends of Southborough Recreation
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9
If you have concerns about the program, the school committee is the authority to address. An invitation has been issued to parents to voice concerns at this Wednesday’s meeting. Read the full article → from Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
There has been a lot of coverage of problems with Barn Hollow open space over the last two months. And it’s been a hot topic on the agendas of several town boards and committees.
Thanks to Selectman John Rooney, there may now be a compromise acceptable to all parties. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
Police and Fire department news: communication systems need upgrades, cells should call 9-1-1, and a snazzy new cruiser
Although I publish the logs for both Southborough Police and Fire Departments, that doesn’t cover everything there departments are up to.
Here are some updates on what’s happening with the departments. Read the full article → from Police and Fire department news: communication systems need upgrades, cells should call 9-1-1, and a snazzy new cruiser
Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning
The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department have asked me to share their call for sponsors. They need help supporting this year’s Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning
Library accepting donations of books – and baked goods – for annual Heritage Day sale
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Heritage Day, Monday, October 14, and they’re accepting donations of gently-used books. You can deliver them to the library up until Friday, October 11. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations of books – and baked goods – for annual Heritage Day sale
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
4th Grade One:One Pilot Project – Update and Letter to the editor (Updated)
Parents of Neary 4th graders learned details on the pilot program to launch this January. Not all of them are happy about it. One mother, representing many, submitted a letter to the editor explaining her concerns. Read the full article → from 4th Grade One:One Pilot Project – Update and Letter to the editor (Updated)
Roundup of school news: Discrimination filings, SAT results, enrollment, and safety plans
News and reports on our Southborough schools from the past two weeks. Read the full article → from Roundup of school news: Discrimination filings, SAT results, enrollment, and safety plans