One hundred years ago this winter, more than twenty thousand immigrant workers at textile mills in Lawrence, MA went on strike over low wages and unfair working conditions. This week the Southborough Library will host a discussion on the 8-week strike and its role in the emerging labor movement of the early 20th century. Read the full article → from Southborough Library to host talk on Bread & Roses mill strike – Thursday
Northborough has two online news sources – The Daily Northborough and Northborough Patch – that each do a great job of covering all things Algonquin. Here’s a round-up of some of the stories coming out of the Reg. Read the full article → from News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson said in a comment on the blog last week that the outdoor rink at Woodward probably will not open this year thanks to a combination of uncooperative weather and overeager adults. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s rink open for ice skating this week
Mark your calendars for one of Southborough’s tastiest fundraisers, the annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast at Neary School, which will be held this year on Saturday, March 4. Read the full article → from Save the date: 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 4
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
The MWRA announced earlier this month that water rates will increase an average of 3.9% for its member communities. The actual rate change for each town varies based on a number of factors, and turns out that’s good news for Southborough. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/20/12 – 2/24/12)
Mark your calendars for the annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show to be held at at Trottier on Friday, March 2. Read the full article → from Save the date: Annual Rotary Club Talent Show – Friday, March 2
It’s all about pirates at the Southborough Library next week. Stop into the Children’s Room for pirate-themed crafts and activities throughout the week. Read the full article → from February vacation fun: Pirate week at the Southborough Library
Last weekend Democrats in Southborough met to elect the delegates they’ll send to the party convention in Springfield in June. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats elect convention delegates
The name at the top of the new Fire Department org chart is going to look familiar to most of you: Mauro. After a unanimous decision by selectmen last night, Joseph Mauro will succeed his brother John Jr. as chief of the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Mauro still the top name at the Southborough Fire Department
If you’re interested in the conservation issues that face Southborough, keep reading. The town is looking for residents who are interested in filling the Conservation Commission vacancy left by the late Dick Upjohn. Read the full article → from Conservation Commission looking for new member
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously tonight to appoint Joseph Mauro as Southborough’s new fire chief. The decision caps off a selection process that took nearly nine months. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Joseph Mauro appointed fire chief
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori shares a healthy alternative for those of you who love red meat: bison. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Home on the range