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Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.

Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)

Attend the Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board. (Plus, other election details and reminders.)

by Beth Melo on

The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.

Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.

As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library.  Read the full article → from Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)

The week in ARHS sports

by Beth Melo on

[The weekly highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports.]

It’s still early in the spring season. But I couldn’t help notice a clear trend in Algonquin sports. So far, most of ARHS Girls varsity teams have been at least slightly outperforming the Boys team counterparts. (And, sometimes, significantly.) Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports

Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection

by Beth Melo on

A reminder this Marathon Monday, that 18 Southborough residents are running in today’s big race. You can find a link to my post with highlights here.

While I’m sharing that, I also want to spotlight another town connection to the race. Over the weekend, the Community Advocate published a writeup of a Southborough volunteer who has become a “Marathon Mainstay”. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection

Design Prix — Code, Race, and Innovate on Wednesday.

Fay School is sponsoring a free "high stakes" tech challenge for kids in grades 4-6 at the library in the middle of spring break

by Beth Melo on

This Wednesday afternoon, in the middle of the public schools’ spring break, the Southborough Library is hosting a free, hands on program for 4th–6th graders.

The “high-stakes, 90-minute challenge” is put on by Fay School. Read the full article → from Design Prix — Code, Race, and Innovate on Wednesday.

Register this month for NERA’s summer Robotics camp

Early Bird discount deadline is April 20th.

by Beth Melo on

Last year, I shared news about a volunteer run Summer Robotics Camp organized by three young Southborough brothers. This spring, they are recruiting participants for this summer’s camp. 

Four the fourth straight year, the camp is being offered to children entering grades 2–9 and hosted Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from Register this month for NERA’s summer Robotics camp

Save the Date: Trottier’s Ice Cream Fundraiser

Buy a sweet treat on April 21st to support Trottier Middle School's 8th grade class

by Beth Melo on

If you’re going to be in town over spring break, Trottier 8th graders hopes you’ll take part in their “restaurant fundraiser”.

For their sake, I hope the weather is as nice this coming Tuesday as it is today. Their restaurant of choice is actually a nearby ice cream stand. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Trottier’s Ice Cream Fundraiser

Reminder: NSBORO Schools’ “Wellness Week” is in progress

Students, families, and community are invited to take part in special events and challenges to improve their overall wellness.

by Beth Melo on

We’re midway through NSBORO’s Wellness Week, and I have more details on an event taking place tonight. So, I’m posting a reminder of the activities that the community can still participate in.

As I previously posted, every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSBORO Schools’ “Wellness Week” is in progress

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