St. Anne’s Parish is moving ahead with a project to expand the church. According to the Community Advocate, the church recently interviewed architects and contractors and is planning to proceed with a physical expansion of the church. Read the full article → from CA: St. Anne’s Parish working on expansion
I learned about more choices for sports clinics/camps this summer that are taught by Algonquin Regional coaches and/or players. The youth sports programs cover baseball, softball, basketball, and field hockey. Read the full article → from Sports Clinics taught by ARHS coaches/players
A Southborough resident has organized another visit from the Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile – July 6
A local baseball team with many players from Southborough or Algonquin Regional asked me to encourage readers to attend their local home games. (I’m sure they’d love to see friendly faces at their away games, too!) Read the full article → from Take yourself out to the ballgame
On Wednesday, the Telegram will hold a ceremony to present the annual Central Mass High School Sports Awards. 18 Algonquin students representing are nominees, representing 14 Titans teams. Read the full article → from ARHS Nominees for Central MA Sports Awards
The following letter to the editor is from resident Carl Guyer to present data and explain why he continues to advocate for property tax-rates to be split (with a lower rate for residential properties than commercial/industrial properties). Read the full article → from Letter: Modify residential to commercial/industrial tax rate ratio
The Trottier chapter of SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) asked me to share a public thank you to those who helped make the 8th Grade Banquet a success. Read the full article → from Trottier SOS: Thanks to supporters of the 8th Grade Banquet
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
George C. Stagno of Southborough, MA, formerly of Hanover, MA, passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: George C. Stagno, 78
Priscilla Beth Alpert, of Southborough, on June 23, 2023 at the age of 76. Read the full article → from Obituary: Priscilla B. Alpert, 76
Gino L. Tebaldi, 90, of Hudson and formerly of Southborough passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gino L. Tebaldi, 90
The Trustees asked me to share big news about their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program at Chestnut Hill Farm. For a limited number of applicants with SNAP benefits, $20 will buy 15 weeks of fresh veggies and herbs. Read the full article → from SNAP recipients: Apply for a subsidized CSA Share
The PILOT Committee is still seeking residents at-large to join them. The committee is charged with researching information to help the Select Board as they seek ongoing (and hopefully increasing) donations from private schools exempted from paying property taxes in Southborough. Read the full article → from PILOT Committee Seeking Volunteers
Following up on Algonquin’s final chance at winning a state title this year, and a nostalgic look back with alum who played on Fenway field. Read the full article → from Postseason: ARHS Rugby suffers tough loss in Finals