The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is here. With a race for the board that represents the executive branch of Town government, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
A look at why ARHS’ MassCore scores fall well below state averages (and scores for neighboring towns) and why the administration doesn’t view that as an issue. Read the full article → from Algonquin underperforms on MassCore (while excelling in other state assessments) (Updated)
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from “Shop with a Purpose” – May 5th (Updated)
An update on new rates and other news related to the Town’s water system. Read the full article → from Water System & Rates Update
A Southborough “Ombudsman”, working with Springwell Elder Services as a Senior Care Adovate is looking to recruit more volunteers. He is holding an open house one week from today Read the full article → from Senior Care Advocates Needed
St. Mark’s School is doing some well deserved bragging. Two students will be competing in an international science and engineering fair after earning two of the top three prizes at the state competition. One of them is a Southborough resident. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Registration for Southborough Community Garden plots opens Wednesday morning (Updated)
Patricia Ann Richardson, Pat as she was affectionately known to many, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 92 at Harmony, Morgantown, WV. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia Ann Richardson, 92
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
A member of the Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee shared news that the fund for the Town Scholarship is “down this year”. They are seeking community support to help make college more affordable for some deserving students. Read the full article → from Donate to support Town Scholarships
NSBORO Schools’ Wellness Director Mary Ellen Duggan asked me to share a request for donated household items (new or gently used) to aid their “journey to independent living”. Read the full article → from Household items sought for families moving out of Northborough’s Shelter
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
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
Dale A. Mathes, 79, of Southborough, died Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dale A. Mathes, 79