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
News
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
The week in government
Planning Board hearings and St. Mark's MOU discussion; Select Board on MOU and joint meetings on Planning Board Warrant Articles and 5 Cordaville Rd property
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
Obituary: Ostellio E. Gasparoni, 93
Ostellio E. Gasparoni, 93, of Southborough, died at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ostellio E. Gasparoni, 93
More Citizen Petitions headed to Town Meeting
Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to weigh in on 11 petitions.
Four more petitions qualified to be added to the Warrant for the March 25th Annual Town Meeting, bringing the total to 11. Read the full article → from More Citizen Petitions headed to Town Meeting
Obituary: Dennis P. Kennedy, 81
Dennis Patrick Kennedy, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Southborough surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dennis P. Kennedy, 81
Yoga and healing for grieving mothers and their families
A monthly yoga program will focus on helping mothers who have lost a child. The free series will be based in Southborough, starting in March. Read the full article → from Yoga and healing for grieving mothers and their families
Rotary thanks those who helped support “Care Kits” for homeless women
The project is one of their ongoing initiatives. The club would welcome more volunteers/donations to support this and other efforts.
Recently, Southborough’s Rotary Club partnered with the Marlborough chapter to put together “Care Kits” for homeless women. They asked me to share the news of their success and their thanks to those who made it possible. Read the full article → from Rotary thanks those who helped support “Care Kits” for homeless women