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ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday

Students can use the "Doorman" app to restrict use during the school day, or "opt out" by leaving the phone at the office or at home.

by Beth Melo on

Above: Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. (image cropped from school website)

Earlier this week, I shared the NSBORO Schools Back to School newsletter highlighting a focus on improving the balance of tech use in the schools.

The newsletter did not mention a major change for this school year that will ban Algonquin Regional High School students’ use of cell phones during the school day — including free periods and lunches.

The change appears to be the school’s way of addressing pending state legislation. Read the full article →

Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

The Devlins have very personal reasons for supporting the search for advances in treating Type 1 Diabetes

by Beth Melo on

This Saturday, two Southborough residents will bike 100 miles to raise funds to help “fuel T1D breakthroughs”.

For those unfamiliar, T1D stands for Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a condition that 18 year old Claire Devlin was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Read the full article → from Southborough residents biking for a T1D “Breakthrough”

Saturday’s Summer Nights 2026

Everything you need to know about Southborough's end of summer festival tomorrow night

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival takes place tomorrow night. I’m rounding up all the details about the fun, the parking, and other logistics.

A warning for residents with skittish dogs — make sure they’re well secured. As always, the night will be capped off with bangin’ fireworks. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Summer Nights 2026

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