Both the Southborough Food Pantry and a new Southborough Free Fridge are seeking contributions to support community members in need. Read the full article → from Support the Food Pantry & Free Fridge
This letter to the editor from resident Carl Guyer describes the plight of elm trees and encouraging others “to take time to admire the large Elm tree on Parkerville Road before it is gone”. Read the full article → from Letter: Ode to Trees
This week, public performances of Algonquin’s winter play are taking place in the high school’s Black Box Theater. Read the full article → from Satirical Comedy on stage at Algonquin
The public is invited to join the Rotary Club of Southborough to hear from a guest speaker next week. A representative from the Metrowest Women’s Fund will discuss findings from their study on middle school girls and how the community can help. Read the full article → from Metrowest Women’s Fund on middle school girls’ needs
In a case that has made national news (and is likely to again), the state’s Supreme Court ruled that Southborough’s public comment policy created by the Select Board is “unconstitutional” in Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Select Board comment policy “unconstitutional” according to SJC
Charles A. “Charlie” Keller, 81, of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Keller, 81
An update on ARHS teams and athletes competing in post season tournaments. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11
Algonquin Soccer players are offering a youth clinic for grades 1-8. It will take place three evenings next week. Registration is due this Friday, March 10th. Read the full article → from Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic next week at Algonquin
The Combined School Committees are scheduled this Wednesday to discuss, and potentially vote on, the school calendar for ’23-’24. Read the full article → from School Committees to vote on recommended calendar changes
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
Thomas L. Livingstone, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 3, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas L. Livingstone, 85
Last year, the Town’s Summer Camp filled up within about a day. This year, they are giving Town residents a two day window to sign up kids before allowing the public at large. Read the full article → from Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening Monday
One more candidate pulled papers for the Select Board, and two more Town officials reached out to me to let me know that they won’t be running for re-election this spring. Read the full article → from Election Update