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 Board, Southborough & Regional School Committee Hearings on FY26 Budget; Neary Building Financial update; Conservation Commission; 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
Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race
Expect to choose between three candidates for the two seats on the Select Board this spring.
Since I last posted an update on the Southborough Town election, more candidates filed signed nomination papers, including a challenger to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race
Obituary: Richard F. “Dick” Varney, 93
Richard “Dick” Varney, 93, longtime resident of Southborough died March 19, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard F. “Dick” Varney, 93
Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th
Teachers (and others interested in the topic) are encouraged to join St. Mark's faculty to view and discuss a film about the power of math and the importance of improving math literacy.
St. Mark’s School is issuing a community invitation, with a special call out to educators. They will be screening an award winning documentary that “has been garnering a great deal of attention in the education world, but it isn’t freely available to the public.”
The film Counted Out focuses on “a crises of our time” and the need to seriously address issues in math education. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. Read the full article → from Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th
Donate at the Bloodmobile — March 27th
Get a Boston Strong shirt in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — March 27th
Luxury clothing pop-up shopping event — Sunday
The downtown "RuvyaRang" market will feature "authentic Indian" and "fusion artistry" clothing, with options for custom orders.
This Sunday, a “luxury designer pop-up” will be held at the Community House. The “RuvyaRang” event will feature Indian and fusion designs with options for customized orders. Read the full article → from Luxury clothing pop-up shopping event — Sunday
Obituary: Jay Christopher Akers, 66
Jay Christopher Akers, known to the community as Bear, died suddenly on March 15, 2025. He was 66. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jay Christopher Akers, 66
School Committees add 3 new holidays to calendar (Updated)
Southborough joins Northborough and Regional in split votes adopting a 2025-2026 calendar with six religious holiday observances
As of this morning, all three NSBORO Schools districts have voted to add to, rather than subtract from, holidays in the calendar. Read the full article → from School Committees add 3 new holidays to calendar (Updated)
More NSBORO news: Disappointing Bus Contract, Revised (surprise) ARHS Graduation Requirements, and more
I’m rounding up some newsworthy highlights from stories reported by the Community Advocate and the Algonquin Harbinger. Read the full article → from More NSBORO news: Disappointing Bus Contract, Revised (surprise) ARHS Graduation Requirements, and more
School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
There may be a split between NSBORO districts over how to handle religious holidays in the school calendar starting next year. Southborough's School Committee will revote Thursday morning. They could vote to add holidays or eliminate them all together.
Tomorrow morning, the Southborough School Committee will “revote” on the administration’s recommended calendar for the upcoming school year.
That follows a tie vote last week, and the potential for a different decision than the one made by the Regional and Northborough school committees. Read the full article → from School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar
Night of Stories – March 27
Members of the NSBORO school community (including parents, teen students, and staff) are invited to apply to take part in the district's second Story Bridge.
The public is invited to be inspired by personal stories told onstage by NSBORO community members next week. Read the full article → from Night of Stories – March 27
Town Election Update: Potential race for School Committee
It could be the only race on the ballot. The deadline to qualify to run for elected office is in one week.
Since I last posted an update on the Town election, another potential candidate pulled papers for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential race for School Committee
Obituary: Gary “Lou” Michael McCarthy, 68
Gary “Lou” McCarthy of Southborough passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, the age of 68. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gary “Lou” Michael McCarthy, 68