The Town website posted a notice last week, updated today, with news that a vacancy has opened on the Southborough School Committee. They are seeking applicants to apply by late August. Read the full article → from Vacancy on Southborough School Committee
News
Obituary: Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61
Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61
Look out crossing Deerfoot Rd bridge
"It's a jungle out there."
Southborough’s Alan Bezanson reached out with a warning about the dangers that a thriving invasive plant is causing on Deerfoot Road for pedestrians/fishers and the drivers that don’t want to hit them. Read the full article → from Look out crossing Deerfoot Rd bridge
Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
I couldn’t make it to the swearing in ceremony for new Fire Chief Andrew Puntini. But thanks to the Southborough Fire Department, and local media, I can still share some news and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
Congrats to Class of ’24 Graduates (Updated)
Algonquin and Assabet celebrated graduating members of the Class of 2024
Southborough students were part of two public high school graduations over the weekend. Here are some highlights, including news on what ARHS students are up to post-graduation. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’24 Graduates (Updated)
ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
Baseball in Sweet 16 tomorrow.
Since I last posted, one Algonquin teams earned a spot in the Sweet 16, while two other teams fell out of the state playoffs. Here is the latest in Gonk sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA Zoning Mapping; School Committee Office Hours, Select Board update on Verizon Cable hearing and Dispatch RECC, and more
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
MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
Tonight is the Planning Board’s re-mapping session for overlay zoning within a 1/2 mile of the commuter rail station.
The board has encouraged residents within the semi-circle to attend the session. The intent is to identify where allowing new by-right high density zoning would have the least negative impact. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
More context on Neary classroom incident
A reader shared more context around one aspect of the story in which a 5th grade Neary teacher allegedly used a racial slur in the classroom. Read the full article → from More context on Neary classroom incident
Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)
A district message referred to reports of a mock slave auction, use of a racial slur, and calling out student for raising issue.
I just learned about alleged racially charged incidents in a Neary School classroom that prompted investigations and led to two educators being put on paid leave this spring — one temporarily and one ongoing. Read the full article → from Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)
ARHS Sports Postseason Update
Since I last posted, two Algonquin teams fell out of the MIAA state championship playoffs, and more teams have been scheduled to enter it, with some playing today or this weekend. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update
Fire Chief Installation Ceremony – Saturday
Andrew Puntini will be sworn in as Southborough's 10th Fire Chief
The public is invited to the Installation Ceremony for the new Southborough Fire Chief this Saturday.
According to the program promoted by the Town, Andrew Puntini will become the Southborough Fire Department’s 10th chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Installation Ceremony – Saturday
Community Preservation Act annual forum – June 6th
The Community Preservation Commission is holding its annual public forum a week from today. It’s an opportunity for those interested to learn more about what the CPA fund can cover and the application process. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Act annual forum – June 6th
ZBA to open hearings on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B
The previewed proposal of a 4 story building at 250 Turnpike Rd upset several abutters last year. Next month, the ZBA will begin its review of the official application. Read the full article → from ZBA to open hearings on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B