Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (10/9/12 – 10/13/12): LEGOs and Business Network planning
State data suggests the school-age population in Southborough will decline over the coming decade, and that has school and town officials considering whether it makes sense to close one of Southborough’s four K-8 schools. Read the full article → from Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
Those of you who went to Heritage Day yesterday might have noticed a few television crews roaming about, but they weren’t there to cover the fun of our annual fall celebration. Rather, they were there to report on Daniel Goichman, the Level 2 sex offender who was allowed to live for more than two years in an apartment just a few doors down from a long-established preschool. Read the full article → from WHDH and Fox report from Southborough on sex offender case
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
Earlier this week, the Southborough Police Department acknowledged mistakes were made in allowing a registered Level 2 sex offender to take up residence just a few doors down from a preschool, despite a town bylaw prohibiting it. In an effort to prevent future violations of the bylaw, the police have reviewed and updated their procedures related to registered sex offenders. Read the full article → from Police procedures revised after sex offender incident
This is the latest in the Doing Good series which features stories of Southborough residents who are doing their part to help the causes they hold near and dear. Read the full article → from Doing good: Girl Scout organizes training program for special needs babysitters
Monday is Heritage Day, and that means there will be some extra traffic around town. There will also be some road closures. Read the full article → from Where to park (and not park) for Heritage Day
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (10/2/12 – 10/4/12): Home and vehicle break-ins reported
The annual Messiah concert at Pilgrim Church is a holiday tradition many Southborough residents look forward to each year. Rehearsals for the concert start later this month, and the Messiah Community Chorus has put out a call for members to join the group. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for annual concert
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with pumpkin lighting and a visit to the historical museum. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2012 – Schedule of events (UPDATED)
Southborough Youth Basketball welcomes girls and boys of all abilities in grades 1 through 8 to sign up for the town basketball league. The program runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Read the full article → from Registration for Southborough Youth Basketball open through October 15
The office/retail building at the corner of Southville and Cordaville Roads – fondly called the “yellow building” by many in town – is on the market once again. Read the full article → from The ‘yellow building’ in Cordaville is on the market again
The Metrowest Daily News had a chance to talk with Police Chief Jane Moran this week about why a registered Level 2 sex offender was allowed to live near a preschool for more than two years despite a town bylaw prohibiting it. Read the full article → from Police chief says allowing registered sex offender to live near preschool was a “terrible mistake”
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week