NSBORO Schools issued an alert this afternoon that a Mass Pike Closure could cause bus delays. Read the full article → from Potential school bus delays today due to MassPike westbound lane closures
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Post-Season Update: Girls Hockey in Sweet 16
Only 1 of 4 Titans teams made it through the first round of state playoffs. Two Titan athletes will compete at New England Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Tomorrow, one ARHS team will compete in MIAA’s Round of 16, and two Gonk athletes will represent the school at a New England Championship. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Girls Hockey in Sweet 16
Obituary: Victor A. Merloni, 88
Victor A. Merloni, age 88, of Southboro, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Victor A. Merloni, 88
Obituary: Charlene O’Driscoll, 60
Charlene O’Driscoll, 60, of Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charlene O’Driscoll, 60
Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)(Updated Again)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is again raffling off donated tickets to a Celtics game.
For the second season, the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)(Updated Again)
Fundraiser for Algonquin’s rebooted Junior Post Prom Party
The APTO is asking families to support the junior class's celebration
The APTO (Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization) is asking for families of Algonquin juniors to show their support for the “Junior Post Prom Party” (JPPP). Read the full article → from Fundraiser for Algonquin’s rebooted Junior Post Prom Party
2 East Main St Update: Hearings being readvertised as Multi-family project
Despite learning that the zoning bylaws for mixed-use in the Downtown District are less restrictive than he had been told, the developer for a building at 2 East Main Street won’t pursue that use. Instead he will proceed with a multi-family project. Read the full article → from 2 East Main St Update: Hearings being readvertised as Multi-family project
ARHS Soccer’s Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic in March
ARHS Boys team players and coaches will again run an evening clinic for grades 1-8
Algonquin Soccer players are again offering a youth clinic for grades 1-8 (grouped by ages). It will take place three evenings in March. Read the full article → from ARHS Soccer’s Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic in March
Town Election Update: Potential Select Board race brewing
The two incumbents and a potential challenger have pulled papers to run for two seats in an election that will likely have much higher participation than usual.
As promised, I’m keeping tabs on who will and won’t run for office in the May election. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Potential Select Board race brewing
The week in sports
Hockey and Basketball enter state tournaments this week
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
Parkerville Rd North closed all week — but for limited hours
The closure is only from 9am - 2:15 pm.
The Town announced this afternoon that the “Parkerville Road – North” will be closed all week.
The good news is the temporary closure is actually only for certain hours. And it seems the scheduling avoids impacting most commuters and most families with kids in school. Read the full article → from Parkerville Rd North closed all week — but for limited hours
Obituary: Joanne Gignac, 91
Joanne Gignac, 91, of Williamsburg, VA passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joanne Gignac, 91
The week in government
Planning Board, Select Board, ZBA, Regional School Committee, 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
Industrial Park update: EMC sold off another property; IP Zoning changes pushed to fall
The company that purchased 32 Coslin Drive has since negotiated a deal to buy an abutting parcel. While I’m sharing that news, I’m also providing an update on the Town’s efforts to revise zoning bylaws that could impact both parcels. Read the full article → from Industrial Park update: EMC sold off another property; IP Zoning changes pushed to fall