On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a key stage for studying renovation options for the grades 4-5 school building.
The board awarded the bid to a new consultant to conduct the feasibility study and create schematic designs. (That vote is contingent on successfully negotiating a contract.) Read the full article → from Applicant selected to conduct Neary reno Feasibility Study
After years of touting the importance of investing in Economic Development, and recently convincing voters to invest more, the Select Board didn’t invest the fundallowed the committee and department to fall quietly by the wayside.
I’m detailing that, along with other economic development news. Read the full article → from Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC
The public is invited to an interfaith event this Saturday, encouraging volunteers to focus on caring for the earth. As part of the activities, participants can choose to help at a pollinator garden in Southborough. Read the full article → from Environmental Service and Interfaith Connection events — Saturday (Updated – Again)
The Southborough History and Arts Center is holding another opening art exhibit this weekend. The Gallery Talk and Opening Reception will spotlight the work of artist Beverly Ramsay. Read the full article → from Opening Reception for the Art of Torn Paper — Saturday
The Annual Town Election takes place a week from today. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated)
This month, NSPAC will celebrate people who have gone the distance to support students with special needs. Read the full article → from Go the Distance Awards — May 21st (Updated)
The Southborough Rotary is bringing back its popular Food Truck Festival this spring. Read the full article → from Save the Dates: Food Truck Festival opens May 20th
Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Marguerite Landry for Select Board
Trottier Middle Schoolers are hitting the stage for another play this Friday and Saturday. This time, students will take a comedic look at Greek Mythology through the eyes of modern day teens. Read the full article → from Trottier’s “Myth Understood” on stage this weekend
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The Southborough Library is again hosting another round of the weekly Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from A new session of “Young Scientists” starts this Thursday
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
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)
Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring.
The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.
But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”