Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to help spread the word about an important survey they are asking parents of middle school and high school students to complete. The survey is by Encompass, our the Substance Use Prevention Coalition for Southborough and Northborough. Read the full article → from Parents of 6-12 graders asked to answer Substance Abuse survey
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from Snow Day: March 14, 2023
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Al Hamilton for Select Board
On Thursday night, Algonquin Girls Hockey were shutout by Canton (3-0) in the “Elite 8” round of the Division 2 state championships. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
Prepare for potential power outages due to a winter storm headed our way. Read the full article → from Winter Storm Warning (Updated)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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