The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Tuesday night to lend their support to an article at Town Meeting next month that would increase the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five members. While they agreed they wanted to give voters a chance to weigh in on the idea, they didn’t all agree expanding the board is a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen support expanding board to five members
Press release round-up: News from the State House
Our state representatives, Carolyn Dykema in the House and Jamie Eldridge in the Senate, have sent out a number of press releases over the past few weeks to update constituents on the goings-on in Boston. Here’s a round-up of their latest announcements. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: News from the State House
Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
The Town of Southborough seeks applicants for a part-time [no benefits] position in the Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
Save the date: Southborough Gardeners present Art in Bloom – April 11-13
The Southborough Gardeners next month will present Art in Bloom: Floral Interpretations of Algonquin Student Art. The exhibit will on display at the Southborough Library from April 11-13, with an opening reception on the evening of April 11. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Gardeners present Art in Bloom – April 11-13
Apple Computer to talk about iPads in the classroom at Algonquin next week
Apple iPads are “transforming the way teachers are teaching,” said Jean Tower, Directory of Technology for the Northborough-Southborough School District, late last year. Read the full article → from Apple Computer to talk about iPads in the classroom at Algonquin next week
Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify a new 3-year contract for the town’s public works employees. It’s a contract Chairman John Rooney characterized as a “tremendously beneficial” one for the town. Read the full article → from Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Obituary: Edward Albert Stettner
STETTNER, Edward Albert On March 10, 2013 at his home in Southborough, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward Albert Stettner
Putt Putt Palooza on Friday night at Finn School
Putt Putt Palooza sponsored by Finn SOS will take place on Friday evening at Finn School. Read the full article → from Putt Putt Palooza on Friday night at Finn School
St. Patrick’s Day party for preschoolers on Thursday
The Southborough Recreation Department will offer a St. Patrick’s Day part for the pre-K set on Thursday morning. Read the full article → from St. Patrick’s Day party for preschoolers on Thursday
Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
As part of an effort to dissuade students from bringing drugs to schools, police will use drug-sniffing dogs to search inside Algonquin for illegal substances. They’ll also search any cars parked on school grounds. It will mark the first time ever K-9 units have been used to search for drugs at the school. Read the full article → from Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
Southborough fire logs (3/5/13 – 3/11/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/5/13 – 3/11/13)
Obituary: Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81
Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81, of Southborough died peacefully on Monday March 11, 2013 at Beaumont of Westborough, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81
Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday
If you’re thinking about preschool options for next year and want to learn more about a Montessori approach, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Friday. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday