At a regional school committee meeting last night, Superintendent Charles Gobron gave a preview of factors driving the Algonquin budget for fiscal year 2013. One of those factors is a desire to lower the student-teacher ratio by hiring more teachers. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin to again weigh adding teachers
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
What the Southborough Library wants for Christmas
Kids aren’t the only ones making wish lists this holiday season. While they’re probably not sending a letter to Santa, the Southborough Library nonetheless has a list of items they’d love to have in the new year. Read the full article → from What the Southborough Library wants for Christmas
Why flags are at half staff today
Flags in Southborough and across the nation were lowered to half staff today in honor of Senator Daniel Inouye who died on Monday at the age of 88. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
Southborough Rotary donates new refrigerator, supplies to food pantry
The Southborough Food Pantry has a new refrigerator and some stocked shelves this holiday season thanks to a recent donation by the Southborough Rotary Club. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary donates new refrigerator, supplies to food pantry
Corridor Nine scholarships open to Southborough students
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has $16K in scholarships to award next spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships open to Southborough students
Registration open for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring 2013 season
Registration is ongoing for Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball’s upcoming spring season. Programs are available for boys and girls ages 5 through 15. Sign up by January 31 to take advantage of the early registration discount. Read the full article → from Registration open for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring 2013 season
Where are the best Christmas lights in Southborough?
Driving around Southborough during the holidays to look at Christmas lights is a favorite tradition of mine, one I remember doing with my family as a child. Without fail, every year there are residents that go all-out with their displays. Read the full article → from Where are the best Christmas lights in Southborough?
PHOTOS: Ice-coated Southborough
Freezing rain left hundreds in Southborough without power yesterday and caused headaches for drivers. But on the flip side, the coating of ice on trees, shrubs, and lawns was magical. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Ice-coated Southborough
Southborough soldier welcomed home
After ten months serving with the Special Forces in Afghanistan, First Lieutenant Kerry Kendall came home to Southborough this weekend. A group of family and friends gathered in the center of town Monday morning – never mind the freezing rain – to celebrate her safe return. Read the full article → from Southborough soldier welcomed home
MWDN: PDF guru donates $4.8 million to St. Mark’s in Southborough
In 1968 St. Mark’s school acquired a 6-foot tall “mini” computer from Digital that became a fascination for then St. Mark’s senior Ed Taft. It was the start of love affair with computers that would lead Taft to Adobe Systems where he co-created the now-ubiquitous PDF document format. Read the full article → from MWDN: PDF guru donates $4.8 million to St. Mark’s in Southborough
Obituary: Florence May Femia, 99, Southborough High grad
Florence May (Cooper) Femia, 99, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 14, 2012 surrounded by loved ones. Read the full article → from Obituary: Florence May Femia, 99, Southborough High grad
Registration opens today for the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
Registration opens today for Session 3 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 opens today for the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
Slippery evening commute expected, some without power in Southborough (UPDATED)
Trees and lawns in Southborough are still coated in ice this afternoon, and forecasters are warning the evening commute could be slippery. The National Weather Service says light freezing rain continues, with a winter weather advisory in effect until 8:00 pm today. Read the full article → from Slippery evening commute expected, some without power in Southborough (UPDATED)