Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough schools want your input on strategic vision
The green 2012 Transfer Station stickers expire on Saturday, September 15, so if you haven’t gotten a new one yet, it’s time to do so. You can purchase stickers online or by mail, but they’ll take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive, so at this point you may want to head on over to the DPW office instead. Read the full article → from Go pink: 2013 Transfer Station stickers required next week (UPDATED)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Ambassador John Christopher Stevens and the three other American personnel killed in an attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Read the full article → from Flags at half staff in honor of embassy employees killed in Libya
Southborough’s Board of Health voted today to suspend outdoor activities and close town facilities between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am, effectively immediately. The vote, which comes on the heels of similar decisions in neighboring towns, is a response to the heightened risk of mosquito-borne illness like West Nile and EEE in our area. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough suspends outdoor activities due to mosquito threat (UPDATED)
The Town Center Plaza will be the place to be for bargain hunters with a conscience on Saturday. Capital Group Properties’ employee Katie Keefe of Hudson will hold a big yard sale in the suite next to Salon Charisma (just down the strip from Dunkin Donuts) with all proceeds benefiting the UMass Memorial Foundation. Read the full article → from Reminder: Yard sale to benefit cancer research on Saturday
The Metrowest Daily News reports today two homes were broken into on the north side of town on Monday afternoon. Read the full article → from Two homes burglarized in Southborough on Monday
The much-anticipated Algonquin football home opener on Friday evening has been postponed to Saturday. The move comes after Northborough canceled evening activities in an effort to minimize the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Read the full article → from Algonquin football game rescheduled to Saturday
Southborough’s new town administrator Mark Purple is scheduled to start work on October 18, Interim Town Administrator Vanessa Hale said yesterday. Purple was singled out by Selectmen after a multi-month search to replace Town Administrator Jean Kitchen who retired in June. Read the full article → from Southborough’s new town administrator to start on October 18
Southborough resident Ari Haseotes, president and COO of Cumberland Farms, will be at the Southborough Library on Thursday to share a look inside the family-run business. It’s the latest installment in the library’s Inside Story speaker series. Read the full article → from Cumberland Farms president to speak at Southborough Library on Thursday
Yoga classes for kids and families start this week in Southborough. Here’s more information from Alexandra at Sweet Pea Yoga. Read the full article → from Yoga classes for kids and families start this week
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (9/7/12 – 9/9/12): More aggressive solicitors
With the threat level for mosquito-borne illness now at “high” in Southborough and the surrounding area, many neighboring towns have made the decision to cancel evening activities. Southborough seems likely to follow suit. Read the full article → from Area towns canceling evening activities. Will Southborough do the same?
It’s unlikely you need me to tell you why flags are flying at half staff today, but I will pass along President Barack Obama’s proclamation on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, September 11, 2012