Channel 5 News has reported today that State Police were called in after two shotgun shells were found in the school. Read the full article → from WCVB: Police search St. Marks School after shotgun shells found (Updated)
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Thanks for supporting Winter Wishes
In November, I promoted Southborough’s Winter Wishes Campaign. Now Friends of Southborough Youth Commission are asking me to share their thanks with readers. Read the full article → from Thanks for supporting Winter Wishes
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Planning Board on MBTA overlay districts; School Committee; ZBA on Park Central; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Webinar for Parents of “Anxious, Angry, Active,” and/or “Awkward” Children
Southborough Youth and Family Services is offering a free, virtual parenting workshop this month. Read the full article → from Webinar for Parents of “Anxious, Angry, Active,” and/or “Awkward” Children
School delayed 2 hrs (Updated)
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs (Updated)
NWS: 8-12″ of snow this weekend
Plan to get your weekend errands done this Saturday — because you’ll likely be hunkering down on Sunday. Read the full article → from NWS: 8-12″ of snow this weekend
New “reopening fee” to be charged for expired building permits
This week, the Select Board approved a revised permit fee structure for the Building Department. It includes a new fee — a $50 charge for reopening expired permits. Read the full article → from New “reopening fee” to be charged for expired building permits
The Word on the Common Street
The Town issued its latest newsletter a couple of weeks ago, and I’m delinquent in sharing it. Read the full article → from The Word on the Common Street
Fire Chief Recruitment Update
As Southborough’s Fire Chief prepares to head to greener pastures in a month, the Town is working on plans to recruit his replacement and an Interim Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Recruitment Update
Obituary: Rose J. (Salvati) Walker, 94
Rose J. (Salvati) Walker, 94, of Southborough, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rose J. (Salvati) Walker, 94
Police asking for help investigating burglary
A home on MacNeil Drive was broken into while the owners were away. The Southborough Police are asking the public to report anything suspicious they observed between December 14th and January 2nd. Read the full article → from Police asking for help investigating burglary
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday