Gertraud (“Trudi”) A. Bessom passed away in the presence of family Sunday afternoon. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gertraud (“Trudi”) A. Bessom, 85
Obituary: Gertraud (“Trudi”) A. Bessom, 85
News
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 Meeting with Public Choice Hearing, Neary Building Committee Open Forum with Q&A, 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
Election & Candidates’ Night Update (Updated)
Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board only
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, April 25th. With two contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Election & Candidates’ Night Update (Updated)
Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
The Select Board unanimously chose Andrew Puntini from the three finalists.
Pending a successful contract negotiations and full background check — Southborough’s next Fire Chief will be Andrew Puntini of Ashland. Read the full article → from Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
The section of Route 30 is still closed this morning and more details were made available on yesterday’s fatal car crash at 103 Main Street. (I accidentally reversed two digits last night.) Read the full article → from Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Last night, the Select Board interviewed three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Candidates’ Night is April 25th
Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board and Southborough seats on the Regional School Committee
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, April 25th. With two contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night is April 25th
2024 Marathon: NECC’s team of ten
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2024 Marathon: NECC’s team of ten
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories
GonkPlex youth SoccerFest in support of Jimmy Fund
Sign up soccer lovers ages 7-12 for the fundraiser to fight cancers. Organizers are also seeking older students to signup as referees or to hold club booths.
Algonquin Regional High School’s Student Council is putting on a fundraiser in a few weeks to raise funds for Dana Farber’s Jimmy Fund. Read the full article → from GonkPlex youth SoccerFest in support of Jimmy Fund
Fire Chief candidate interviews tonight (Updated)
The Select Board will interview three candidates at an in-person only meeting.
This agenda initially flew under my radar. Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to interview three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews tonight (Updated)
School delayed 2 hrs
NSBORO Schools will open late on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
Fitness Together owner training self and others for a Tough Ruck of a marathon
The Southborough business owner is rucking, rather than running, in a marathon that partners with the BAA to honor fallen military members and first responders.
This is the time of year when I start sharing stories about Southborough residents training for the Boston Marathon. But before I get to that this year, I’m sharing news on a Southborough business owner who is playing an important part in a special related marathon one day earlier. Read the full article → from Fitness Together owner training self and others for a Tough Ruck of a marathon