Southbridge News

Schools to track 'student growth' Conducted by teacher Becky Bussiere and accompanied by Linda Cross, the Southbridge High School chorus serenaded the School Committee Tuesday night with Beatles tunes, Christmas carols and other songs.

Food need expected to 'smash the record' by Gus Steeves write the author November 08, 2009 For too many people, the coming two months are likely to be somewhat less joyful than if they had food.

The Festival of Trees will once again offer up a joyful noise this holiday season.

Late last month, Superintendent Dale Hanley and School Committee members expressed their ire at some elements of this spring's state review of district programs.

The state Registry of Motor Vehicles has ruled out closing the Charlton branch despite a recent loss of millions in budget cuts.

In reaction to at least 10 building vandalism incidents in the past month, police are planning to install surveillance cameras at some of the more vulnerable locations in hopes of deterring or catching the perpetrators.

A 51-year-old Charlton woman is scheduled to be in court next month on charges connected to a fatal motorcycle crash two months ago.

A Charlton teen faces charges after allegedly threatening to blow up Shepherd Hill Regional High School on a day when students were remembering the Columbine massacre.

When they went looking for models of how to rein in neglectful landlords, Town Manager Chris Clark and Police Chief Dan Charette didn't find much of a trail to follow.

Proposed cuts in state aid to libraries have area directors preparing to rally lawmakers at the State House tomorrow.

Ryan Ballard, 12, of Southbridge has a surprise for the trick or treaters as he gets ready to jump out from behind a bush.

By Craig Lucas, directed by Erin Morin. At Gateway Player's Theater, 111 Main St., Southbridge.

All times for Saturday, Oct. 31 * Southbridge - Horribles Parade from Wells Middle School to the Town Common 5-5:30 p.m.; Trick-or-Treat 5:30-7:30 p.m. * Sturbridge - Trick-or-Treat 5-7 p.m.; Horribles Parade from Town Hall to Town Common at 7 p.m. * Charlton - 5:30-7:30 p.m. * Brimfield - 4-7 p.m. * Wales - 4-7 p.m. Snowbird manatee flies to balmy ...

Local lore ... or lingering locals? by Chris Tanguay write the author October 28, 2009 In the 1860s, while the nation was elsewhere engaged the bloodiest war ever fought on United States soil, a Southbridge selectman named Manning Leonard, a prominent businessman of the time, resided in a luxurious home on Elm Street.

Nine hundred and sixty-one voters did it. The debt exclusion needed to give the Burgess Elementary School building and renovation project the green light passed Monday, Oct.

After a short discussion and no surprises, the Town Council unanimously defined the Town Manager Chris Clark's goals for next year.

It's an open park of trees, grass and water now, but some older people still remember when Westville was a thriving mill neighborhood.

Editor's Note: The Southbridge Evening News last week published a story noting the steps taken to ensure enough space at local cemeteries.

After unexpected opposition from the podium seeking to delay it, the Town Council approved giving Town Manager Chris Clark authority to take his proposal to change health insurance coverage to the unions and retirees.

After a resounding majority of voters at Monday's Special Town Meeting supported the Burgess Elementary School building and renovation project, Sturbridge residents are being asked to cast their votes once again to capitalize on what the School Building Committee says is a one-time offer.