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
The week in sports
Girls Tennis in CMass Finals, Lacross in semis, and Track headed to States
News
The week in government
Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Neary School Building Committee, Select Board, Board of Health, and much 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
Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
The community is invited to a closing reception for an art exhibit at the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
SYFS' Mental Health Awareness month will wrap up with a celebration, including the annual award presented by the Youth Commission
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. The reception will feature music, art and light refreshments in honor of Mental Health Awareness month.
It will also include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide
As part of Mental Health Awareness month, SYFS is offering a virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) workshop.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering another free suicide prevention training. Next week’s session will be held over zoom. Read the full article → from Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide
Job listings
Building Commissioner, Summer Program Supervisor, and Police Officer, ARHS Math Teacher, and other school jobs
The Town is actively recruiting for a “Summer Program Supervisor”. And I just realized that while I shared with readers that a new Building Commissioner would be needed, I never shared the posting once it was available.
As usual, while I’m sharing these jobs, I’m tacking on the latest postings for Southborough schools and Algonquin. Read the full article → from Job listings
Election Result Highlights (Updated-Again)
Voter participation was highest we've seen in years, but it didn't result in any changes.
Early this morning, I reported who won the annual Town Election. Now, I’m digging into the results and adding some context. Read the full article → from Election Result Highlights (Updated-Again)
Community Theater holding auditions for Legally Blond
Curtain Up will perform the musical in Southborough with an 18+ year old cast.
A few years ago, both Algonquin and Trottier performed the musical Legally Blond. Now, Curtain Up is inviting adults to give it a twirl. Read the full article → from Community Theater holding auditions for Legally Blond
Election Results are in
Voters chose Dennington and Hoolahan (plus Howland and Lacasse)
Based on the Town’s posted “unofficial results”, issued late last night, the incumbents ruled in the Annual Town Election. Read the full article → from Election Results are in
Food Truck Festival opens next week
The free community festival run by Southborough Rotary will return on Wednesdays May 22 - June 12
The Southborough Rotary is bringing back its popular Food Truck Festival this spring. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival opens next week
MWDN’s “Firefighting as a woman in Metrowest” highlights SFD
Last week, MetroWest Daily News posted a story about female firefighters in our region. According to the article, “Southborough is something of an anomaly”. Read the full article → from MWDN’s “Firefighting as a woman in Metrowest” highlights SFD
Quick Reminder to Vote Today
Today, (Tuesday, May 14th) is the day of our Town Election.
For those that don’t usually bother with the local election, consider this — there are races on the ballot for officials that vote on decisions that impact your property taxes, how Town departments and our high school are run, what can be built in our town, and much more. Read the full article → from Quick Reminder to Vote Today
The week in sports
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
The week in government
School Committee vote on Neary Building Committee's Educational Plan; 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