Southborough Police shared another update on Parkerville Road construction impacts for school pickups and drop-offs. Read the full article → from Parkerville paving update
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The week in sports
Last week was the scheduled season start for most fall varsity sports. The results were better for some Algonquin Titans teams than others. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
School Committee; Conservation hearings on St. Mark's new parking lot (in swapped St. Mark's St intersection), Breakneck Hill farm dump cleanup, Commuter Rail parking lot accessibility fixes, and more
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
Audition for Broadway themed musical revue
A new community theater in the Boroughs is inviting Southborough residents to audition for their first production.
It has been years since the curtains went down on community theater groups in the boroughs. Now a new organization looking to raise them with a production in Westborough this fall. They are inviting Southborough residents to audition. Read the full article → from Audition for Broadway themed musical revue
Info Sessions on zoning for denser housing
The Planning Board is holding forums to educate residents on what MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning means in Southborough and get their input.
The Town is seeking public input on a significant zoning change to be voted on in the spring. Read the full article → from Info Sessions on zoning for denser housing
Businesses are invited to enjoy “The Inside Scoop”
In two weeks, Rotary & the EDC are hosting a networking event for the local business community.
To entice local business members to attend a networking event, Rotary and the EDC are throwing in a sweetener — free ice cream. Read the full article → from Businesses are invited to enjoy “The Inside Scoop”
Job listings
Police officers, Building/Zoning Asst, and school jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Parkerville Road paving update
This afternoon, a new message from the town updates about construction changes impacting tomorrow’s commutes. Read the full article → from Parkerville Road paving update
Seeking members for Conservation Commission (and more)
The Conservation Commission is promoting the need for two new members. There are still many other vacancies on Town committees. So, I’m sharing an update on the opportunities to support Southborough. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Conservation Commission (and more)
Maple Syrup talk cancelled
Tonight, a presentation on making Maple Syrup had been planned to take place at Cordaville Hall (the Senior Center). I just learned that it is cancelled due to the speaker being ill.
Stay tuned to find out if the free event sponsored by Southborough Open Land Foundation and Southborough Library will be rescheduled. Read the full article → from Maple Syrup talk cancelled
Transfer Station stickers expire Sept 15th
A reminder to renew your permits if you haven't and the details for this year's changes.
If you haven’t already renewed your Transfer Station permit for 2023-24, you better get a move on. The ’22-’23 stickers expire on September 15th. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers expire Sept 15th
Looking at Algonquin’s (and other area schools) “best high school” rankings
Two magazines posted their updated rankings for best public high schools last week. Algonquin Regional fared well this year — though not as well as it initially appeared in one of the magazines. Here’s my look at how Algonquin, Assabet, and neighboring high schools compared in this year rankings (and over time), plus why the rankings were so different. Read the full article → from Looking at Algonquin’s (and other area schools) “best high school” rankings
Sign up for the Blood Mobile – Sept 20
Get a Target Gift Card in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Blood Mobile – Sept 20
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports