This morning, the Town issued an alert that Pine Hill Road is closed at Parmenter Road and Greystone Way. The closure was made by National Grid to work on lines Read the full article → from Road Closure alert: Pine Hill Rd at Greystone Way & Paramenter Rd
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Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
The Rotary Club of Southborough is offering a $4,000 scholarship to a state school
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
Election Update: Select Board race becoming competitive; Pull papers by the 17th (Updated)
Two more candidates have pulled papers to run for the Select Board this spring. Read the full article → from Election Update: Select Board race becoming competitive; Pull papers by the 17th (Updated)
Responses to SJC Ruling on Select Board comment policy
Attorneys, a plaintiff, and the ACLU are among those speaking out in reaction to this week's decision by the Mass Supreme Judicial Court on Southborough's public meeting comment policy
Today, I received a press release from the Mass chapter of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). They are advising how towns should address this week’s ruling by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court that Southborough’s comment policy is “unconstitutional” Read the full article → from Responses to SJC Ruling on Select Board comment policy
Support the Food Pantry & Free Fridge
This month's reduced SNAP benefits will increase the need for some "food insecure" residents.
Both the Southborough Food Pantry and a new Southborough Free Fridge are seeking contributions to support community members in need. Read the full article → from Support the Food Pantry & Free Fridge
Letter: Ode to Trees
This letter to the editor from resident Carl Guyer describes the plight of elm trees and encouraging others “to take time to admire the large Elm tree on Parkerville Road before it is gone”. Read the full article → from Letter: Ode to Trees
Satirical Comedy on stage at Algonquin
ARHS students are putting on Molière's Tartuffe tonight through Saturday on the small stage
This week, public performances of Algonquin’s winter play are taking place in the high school’s Black Box Theater. Read the full article → from Satirical Comedy on stage at Algonquin
Metrowest Women’s Fund on middle school girls’ needs
Southborough Rotary has invited a guest speaker on issues related to helping girls in our region. Now they're inviting the community to join them for the discussion.
The public is invited to join the Rotary Club of Southborough to hear from a guest speaker next week. A representative from the Metrowest Women’s Fund will discuss findings from their study on middle school girls and how the community can help. Read the full article → from Metrowest Women’s Fund on middle school girls’ needs
Select Board comment policy “unconstitutional” according to SJC
The Mass Supreme Judicial Court made a declaration on the Town's policy and remanded Barron v Kolenda back to court for review of a plausible civil rights violation.
In a case that has made national news (and is likely to again), the state’s Supreme Court ruled that Southborough’s public comment policy created by the Select Board is “unconstitutional” in Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Select Board comment policy “unconstitutional” according to SJC
Obituary: Charles Keller, 81
Charles A. “Charlie” Keller, 81, of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Keller, 81
The week in sports
Girls Ice Hockey last standing in state tourneys; Titan Wrestler wins New England Championship
An update on ARHS teams and athletes competing in post season tournaments. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11
The Gardeners will consider scholarship candidates majoring in Horticulture, Floral Design, Environmental Studies and more.
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11
Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic next week at Algonquin
ARHS Boys team players and a former professional player will run the evening clinic for grades 1-8
Algonquin Soccer players are offering a youth clinic for grades 1-8. It will take place three evenings next week. Registration is due this Friday, March 10th. Read the full article → from Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic next week at Algonquin
School Committees to vote on recommended calendar changes
Two revised calendars will be on the table this Wednesday with a potential changes to how religious holidays will be handled next year.
The Combined School Committees are scheduled this Wednesday to discuss, and potentially vote on, the school calendar for ’23-’24. Read the full article → from School Committees to vote on recommended calendar changes