One more candidate pulled papers for the Select Board, and two more Town officials reached out to me to let me know that they won’t be running for re-election this spring. Read the full article → from Election Update
News
5th Annual Vigil For Peace & Unity – March 11th
The Community is invited to join a Candlelight Vigil a week from Saturday.
Once again, Southborough community groups are organizing a Candlelight Vigil to start off the new year with a call for Peace and Unity. Read the full article → from 5th Annual Vigil For Peace & Unity – March 11th
ARHS Postseason Update
Three Titans teams still vying for state titles
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
Police seeking suspect in business break-ins
The SPD is asking the public for help
On Tuesday, the Southborough Police Department posted to Facebook photos of a suspect in a break-ins and attempted break-ins at Southborough businesses on Saturday night. Read the full article → from Police seeking suspect in business break-ins
Park Central eligible for 40B with guidance
The Town posted the Project Eligibility finding letter from MassHousing
Acknowledging the many concerns raised by Town officials and residents about the proposed Park Central project, MassHousing’s Counsel indicates that those should be addressed through the permitting process. Read the full article → from Park Central eligible for 40B with guidance
Election Update: Changing faces on Select Board impacting other races (Updated)
Two Select Board members will run for different seats this spring and a new candidate has pulled papers; Race forming for School Committee
A two-term member of the Select Board has announced that she won’t be running for re-election this spring. Lisa Braccio will still be on the ballot, but as a candidate for the Planning Board.
That means anyone interested in running for the Board won’t have to go up against two incumbents. However, there is already one new candidate in the potential running and another incumbent. Read the full article → from Election Update: Changing faces on Select Board impacting other races (Updated)
The Harbinger reports on school response to reports of sexual assualt and harrasment
ARHS "Community strives to support, educate students"
Algonquin’s school newspaper, The Harbinger, reported on the administration’s efforts to address issues of sexual harassment and assault “through a combination of support systems and consent-positive curricula.” Read the full article → from The Harbinger reports on school response to reports of sexual assualt and harrasment
Corridor Nine scholarship applications due Friday
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarship applications due Friday
Rotary back at Transfer Station Saturday (Updated – Cancelled)
You can donate online/via mail, or bring your wallet to the Transfer Station
The Rotary Club of Southborough are continuing to raise funds for victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Read the full article → from Rotary back at Transfer Station Saturday (Updated – Cancelled)
Public Dispatch Regionalization Update
Two weeks ago, the Select Board approved entering the agreement to form a Regional Dispatch Center with Westborough and Grafton on a remediated former superfund site*. Read the full article → from Public Dispatch Regionalization Update
Women’s Empowerment Exhibit
A nearby exhibit will feature works celebrating women by a Southborough woman
An upcoming exhibit at Hopkinton Center of the Arts will feature works focused on Women’s Empowerment by two female artists. One is Southborough’s Chelsea Steele (formerly Bradway). Read the full article → from Women’s Empowerment Exhibit
School delayed 2 hours
NSBORO Schools will open late on February 28, 2023; Other delayed openings
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hours
Winter Storm Warning
4-6" snow forecast for late tonight into tomorrow
As of early this afternoon, the National Weather Service is predicting a “plowable snowfall” to start late tonight continuing into tomorrow. Read the full article → from Winter Storm Warning
The week in sports
Basketball and Ice Hockey enter state tourney
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