The latest in the popular INSIDE STORY speaker series takes place on Thursday, November 8, at the Southborough Library Read the full article → from CEO of Kaz to speak at Southborough Library’s Inside Story series – Thursday, November 8
The fall sports postseason has begun for Algonquin. After byes in their respective first rounds, both the Algonquin girls and boys soccer teams won their district quarterfinal matches yesterday to make it to the semifinals later this week. Read the full article → from High school sports this week: The fall postseason is underway!
Have you heard? There’s an election on Tuesday. Polls in Southborough (and everywhere else) will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Here’s some info to help you get out the vote. Read the full article → from What you need to know for election day
For the past several months, the Board of Selectmen and Police Chief Jane Moran have been negotiating in executive session on a new contract for the chief. The Metrowest Daily News reported this weekend, they were unable to reach agreement on a 3-year contract – the norm for most town department heads – and instead laid out a 1-year deal. Read the full article → from MWDN: Police chief and Southborough can’t agree on three-year deal
Here’s the latest update from the group of Southborough moms who are collecting items to send to the community of Toms River, New Jersey, which was devastated by Hurricane Sandy one week ago today. Donations need to be in by tomorrow at noon. Read the full article → from Reminder: Donations for hurricane victims accepted until Tuesday at noon (UPDATED)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/5/12 – 11/9/12) – UPDATED
Yesterday was the deadline to submit election-related letters to the editor, and a whole bunch of them made their way to my inbox. Instead of posting them one at a time, I’m sharing them here as a collection. Follow the links to read the letters in full. Read the full article → from Letters: Southborough residents support their candidates
A reader asked me to pass along this information: ESTATE SALE – NOV 3rd 9am-3pm at 29 Darlene Drive Southboro, MA Moving & Downsizing – Ethan Allen complete dining room set, kitchen set, bedrooms, executive office furniture, jewelry, shoes, clothes, chairs, tables, matted framed pictures, ping pong table, autographed sports memorabilia, complete Lenox Monroe china Read the full article → from Estate sale on Darlene Drive – Saturday
As of Thursday night, power was restored to all residents of Southborough. Schools are back in session, town offices are open, and downed trees are being cut up and carted away. Life may be returning to normal in Southborough, but it will be some time before those most impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be able to say the same. Read the full article → from Southborough residents collecting donations for hurricane victims: Here’s how you can help
Some family fun at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land on Saturday to benefit Southborough’s favorite cow herd: the Belties. Read the full article → from Family Farm Day at Breakneck Hill on Saturday (with cow pies!) – POSTPONED
Here are all the political press releases that made it to my inbox this week. The election is 4 days away and counting. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Look for your Scouting for Food donation bag hanging on your mailbox this weekend. Here’s more information on the annual drive, which is the largest of the year for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Annual Scouting for Food drive kicks off on Saturday
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Please note the last day to submit letters related to next week’s election is November 2. Read the full article → from Letter: Dykema is best person to represent Southborough
I made the mistake this year of buying Halloween candy I really like. That means I need to get the extras out of the house pronto. Luckily I know just how to get rid of it. Read the full article → from What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eat it)