The week in government (Updated)
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 (Updated)
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Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Tomorrow night, voters have consequential decisions to make about the short term and long term future of Southborough’s schools and expenses that impact short term and long term budgets. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters
Tomorrow night, Southborough voters are invited to make decisions on the 4 Articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report to aid voters in making those decisions. The committee asked me to share their report for this meeting with readers. Read the full article → from Report from Advisory to Special Town Meeting Voters
Events this week (Updated-again)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated-again)
Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)
The Select Board Chair asked me to share the slides to be used in his presentation to Special Town Meeting voters this Monday night.
While I’m at it, I’m also sharing the presentations the School Committee has planned on the Articles and the state of Neary School’s failing roof. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Presentations on Neary and Funding Requests (Updated-Again)
Reminder: Community Interfaith Dinner this Saturday (Updated)
Tomorrow night, the community is invited to enjoy “good food, great vibes, and awesome company!” at a dinner celebrating “the diverse tapestry of our neighborhood”. Read the full article → from Reminder: Community Interfaith Dinner this Saturday (Updated)
ARHS Post-Season Update
The regular varsity winter sports season is done. This week, four Algonquin teams, plus other Titans athletes, will be competing in State brackets or championships. Read the full article → from ARHS Post-Season Update
Finding Nemo Kids is on stage this Saturday
This weekend, Neary 4th & 5th graders will perform an abbreviated, musical version of a play based on the popular children’s movie “Finding Nemo”. Read the full article → from Finding Nemo Kids is on stage this Saturday
NSPAC Meetup on Saturday & Basic Rights March 11th
NSPAC is organizing a fun meetup this weekend and an educational webinar in less than two weeks for families with kids on Special Education IEPs and 504s. Read the full article → from NSPAC Meetup on Saturday & Basic Rights March 11th
School Calendar update: In revote, Regional Committee approves “Option 5”
Last night, the Regional School Committee recast its vote on the district calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Although there were split opinions, the majority approved the option supported by teacher unions and adopted by the Southborough School Committee. Read the full article → from School Calendar update: In revote, Regional Committee approves “Option 5”
Save the Date for the Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast — March 15th
Southborough BSA Troop 1’s annual Pancake Breakfast is this weekend. Read the full article → from Save the Date for the Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast — March 15th
DPW Alert: Continuing to clear snow
The DPW asked me to let readers know that they are still hard at work narrowing the snowbanks in town. They are asking the public for patience. Read the full article → from DPW Alert: Continuing to clear snow
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
“PI Day” Party on March 14th
As Math nerds (and most math students) know, March 14th is Pi Day! This year, that falls conveniently on a weekend. A math tutoring business in Southborough is making the most of the day. Read the full article → from “PI Day” Party on March 14th