Yesterday, MetroWest Daily News published an interview with Police Chief Ryan Newell. There are some financial details worth sharing, that are prompting me to also update on other department chiefs’ salaries and recruiting the replacement for the Public Works chief. Read the full article → from Update on chief contracts and recruiting
News
Donate your extra candy to Rise Above
Neary is collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive this week. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy to Rise Above
Seeking volunteers to talk about their user experience on the Town’s website
The tech committee is looking for residents to participate in a zoom session to help them improve the Town's website
The Town is trying to improve residents’ user experience on their website. Before they make upgrades, the Municipal Technology Committee is seeking public input. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers to talk about their user experience on the Town’s website
The week in sports
Cross Country and Girls Volleyball win Central Mass Champion titles, Girls Soccer vying for theirs
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
Southborough Health & Wellness Fair
The Health Department and Senior Center are teaming up to offer the free "Fair" to residents
Two weeks from today, the Senior Center will host a “Fall Health & Wellness Fair” for Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Southborough Health & Wellness Fair
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on potential Hopkinton Water Connection and more ARPA discussions
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)
Job listings: DPW Superintendent and more
The Town is searching for a new director of the DPW, Community Advocate is seeking a writer who knows Southborough history, and the schools have more positions to fill.
The Town has launched a search to find a replacement for the head of Public Works. While I’m sharing that news, I’m also sharing other job listings in town. Read the full article → from Job listings: DPW Superintendent and more
CMADA tournament Update
ARHS Girls Volleyball will compete in Central Mass Finals this weekend
Algonquin Girls Volleyball beat Nashoba 3-0 in the Central Mass Athletic Directors Assoc tournament. The Titans move on to play in the Finals at home this weekend. Read the full article → from CMADA tournament Update
ARHS Dodgeball tournament is back
The tournament for grades 1-8 is back. Registration is due by November 11th.
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from ARHS Dodgeball tournament is back
Girls Lacrosse Clinic – November 8th
ARHS' Lacrosse players are using the upcoming day off of school to run a youth clinic in partnership with NSGL.
Northborough and Southborough Girls Lacrosse is inviting kids in Grades 1-4 to take part in a clinic on November 8th. Read the full article → from Girls Lacrosse Clinic – November 8th
CMADA tournament Update
Titans Girls Volleyball and Soccer are progressing in the Central Mass Tournaments this week
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from CMADA tournament Update
2023 (single) Tax Rate Set
An update on what your next year's tax bills will show. (Plus, what to do if you think yours is wrong and how to look into deferrals and exemptions.)
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from 2023 (single) Tax Rate Set
Hallowmas Essay Contest
St. Anne's Church is inviting kids in grades 4-12 to enter a special contest.
St. Anne’s Parish is celebrating the holiday which gave rise to Halloween. They are inviting community youth to join them through a writing contest. Read the full article → from Hallowmas Essay Contest
Chief Newell sworn in
Police Chief Ryan Newell's promotion ceremony was held Sunday afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon, the Town of Southborough’s celebrated the promotion of its new police chief. Read the full article → from Chief Newell sworn in