Back in January Superintendent Charles Gobron told the K-8 School Committee the district may have to eliminate up to four full-time positions to make the budget numbers work. Last night he told the committee he was recommending the reduction of only two positions thanks to a budget “gamble” on special education funding. Read the full article → from Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget
Registration now open for Recreation After-school Program (RAP) Session 4
Registration is ongoing for Session 4 of the popular Recreation After-school Program (RAP). Age-appropriate programs ranging from art to sports to cooking to games are offered at each of the four Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Registration now open for Recreation After-school Program (RAP) Session 4
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Algonquin boys, girls basketball and gymnastics capture league titles (with PHOTOS)
It’s been a winning week for Algonquin. On Tuesday both the boys and girls basketball teams beat Wachusett to capture their respective Midland A league titles. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys, girls basketball and gymnastics capture league titles (with PHOTOS)
Two Valentines parties for kids on Thursday
Every child loves Valentine’s Day, and this year kids will get to celebrate at two special parties on Thursday, one sponsored by the Southborough Recreation Department and geared toward the pre-K set, and another at the Southborough Library for children of all ages. Read the full article → from Two Valentines parties for kids on Thursday
MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
As town boards continue their review of a massive overhaul of the town’s zoning code, one element of the proposal is drawing some fire. At a Planning Board meeting earlier this week, the Open Space Preservation Committee reiterated their opposition to new rules that are intended to encourage builders to preserve more open space. Read the full article → from MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
Fire department logs for the week (2/5/13 – 2/11/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (2/5/13 – 2/11/13)
Obituary: Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86, former Advisory Board Chairman, Library Trustee
Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86 of Chatham, passed away peacefully in his home on February 6, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86, former Advisory Board Chairman, Library Trustee
Kids’s craft at the Southborough Library on Wednesday
Here’s a fun activity for the kids at the Southborough Library tomorrow. Note that preregistration is required. More details below. Read the full article → from Kids’s craft at the Southborough Library on Wednesday
Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Oak Hill Road resident Roger Challen served the town for three years as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Now he’s looking to serve the town once again, but in a different capacity. Read the full article → from Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Legislation to move to a town manager style of government failed narrowly at Town Meeting last year, but proponents of the idea have continued their effort to bring some of the changes proposed in the legislation to bear. Tonight the Board of Selectmen will hear a presentation on three related articles that will come before voters at Town Meeting this year. Read the full article → from Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Reminder: Neary presents ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ tonight
You could say Nemo took a bite out of the Little Mermaid this weekend. The blizzard with the fishy name forced the postponement of two scheduled performances (and the cancellation of a third) of the Neary Drama Club’s production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Read the full article → from Reminder: Neary presents ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ tonight
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 12
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of PFC Michael A. Gorman. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 12
Southborough author and historian to discuss Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation at the Southborough Library – Tuesday, February 12
Southborough’s own Donna McDaniel will speak about Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation at the Southborough Library on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. What do you really know about the Emancipation Proclamation and that time in our nation 150 years ago? And why does it still matter today? Read the full article → from Southborough author and historian to discuss Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation at the Southborough Library – Tuesday, February 12