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
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The week in government: Planning hearings and Tree Bylaw; Mask policies; School Building presentation (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: Planning hearings and Tree Bylaw; Mask policies; School Building presentation (Updated)
School Building Research Committee to report to School Committee Wednesday
Based on new projections (again) of future enrollment growth, the NSBORO administration is against closing a school unless there is a related school building addition/renovation project to go with it. Read the full article → from School Building Research Committee to report to School Committee Wednesday
ARHS Mascot: Screencast, vote on Monday, and student feedback sought on logo aesthetics
Today, Algonquin Principal Sean Bevan emailed the school community an update that included a link to the screencast students viewed. Read the full article → from ARHS Mascot: Screencast, vote on Monday, and student feedback sought on logo aesthetics
APTO asking for donations to two Post Prom Parties
For decades, the APTO* has organized a post-prom party to help make the special night a safe one for Algonquin students. This spring, they have an extra fundraising challenge. Read the full article → from APTO asking for donations to two Post Prom Parties
School canceled – February 4, 2022 (Updated)
No early morning phone calls. The word already went out from NSBORO schools Read the full article → from School canceled – February 4, 2022 (Updated)
Look for icy roads Friday morning
The National Weather Service is forecasting up to ¼” of ice to accumulate tomorrow in Southborough. Sleet is also forecast to add to the mess. Plus there’s potential for it to be capped off with up to more 2″ of snow in some parts of town. Read the full article → from Look for icy roads Friday morning
Selectmen invite Planning Board to discuss Tree Removal Policy
At this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting, officials clarified that for a large portion of the Town, even clearly dead/hazardous trees/limbs can’t be trimmed/removed without a Planning Board Hearing. Read the full article → from Selectmen invite Planning Board to discuss Tree Removal Policy
Rep Dykema resigning next week
Effective next week, Southborough may be without a state House rep until the November election. Read the full article → from Rep Dykema resigning next week
Paul Giamatti movie to film movie on St. Mark’s campus
Southborough will be the site of another Hollywood production. Read the full article → from Paul Giamatti movie to film movie on St. Mark’s campus
ARHS posts info for students voting on new mascot
Today, Algonquin presented students more information about their choices for a new mascot. Read the full article → from ARHS posts info for students voting on new mascot
Southborough Democratic Caucus – February 9 (Update)
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s virtual caucus a week from today to help elect delegates to the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus – February 9 (Update)
Specialized Rec Camps/Clinics: Soccer, Sports & Games, Ninja Warriors, and Field Hockey (Updated)
Southborough Rec is offering sports camps and clinics some weeks this summer as alternatives to the regular day camp. Read the full article → from Specialized Rec Camps/Clinics: Soccer, Sports & Games, Ninja Warriors, and Field Hockey (Updated)
SYFS News: In-Person resumes, Referrals on pause, new Parent Support Group, Camp Scholarship changes, Listen with L.O.V.E., and more
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to share their February bulletin. Read the full article → from SYFS News: In-Person resumes, Referrals on pause, new Parent Support Group, Camp Scholarship changes, Listen with L.O.V.E., and more