Did heating bills get you down this winter? Maybe it’s time to have a professional assess just how energy efficient (or not) your home is. The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee asked me to pass along information about a free state program that will help you do just that. Read the full article → from Southborough committee encourages residents to get a free home energy assessment
Has someone made a difference in the life of your special needs child? Nominate them for a Go the Distance Award. Here’s more information from the Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Read the full article → from Nominations sought for ‘Go the Distance’ awards
Cosmo D. “Gus” Fabrizio, 94, of Plymouth and formerly of Southborough, died on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was the husband of the late Louise (Pessolano) Fabrizio, who passed away in 2008. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Nicoletti) Fabrizio. Read the full article → from Obituary: Cosmo D. “Gus” Fabrizio, 94, World War II veteran
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. In this installment, Chef Lori shares a recipe just in time for Passover. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Too many matzohs?
Apologies for the short notice on this one, but Fay School tonight will hold an open house for parents interested in their summer day camp Read the full article → from Learn about Fay Discovery Day Camp at an open house TONIGHT
A subcommittee created by the Planning Board in an effort to find middle ground on a controversial zoning proposal, met for the first time last night. An account in today’s Metrowest Daily News suggests some progress was made. Read the full article → from MWDN: Sides begin compromise on controversial Southborough zoning measure
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (3/22/13 – 3/27/13): Couple tries to flee the scene after traffic stop
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m., Seema-Jayne Kenney will speak at the Southborough Library, on what to do after you’ve found your ancestors in the U.S. Census. Learn specific tools and tips for digging out family history information. Read the full article → from Southborough Library Genealogy Club explores census and beyond – Thursday, March 28
Southborough’s Annual Town meeting is less than two weeks away. If it’s not marked on your family calendar yet, now is the time to add it in and start making arrangements to be there. Read the full article → from Do you know when Town Meeting is?
The Board of Selectmen announced at their meeting last night they have reached a “fair and equitable” agreement with the police union on a new 3-year contract. The agreement marks the end of negotiations on the second of four municipal contracts set to expire later this year. Read the full article → from Selectmen ratify new three-year contract for police officers
The deadline for filing nomination papers to run for town office has come and gone. The good news is there is a candidate for each available spot. The not-so-good news is there is only one contested race this year. Read the full article → from Only one contested race this year
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/19/13 – 3/25/13)
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions