Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
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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
Go the Distance Awards 2024 nominations window is open
Nominate honorees by April 12th & Mark the Date for NSPAC's May 21st Ceremony

It’s time to nominate those who have gone the distance for children with 504 Plans or IEPs over the past year. Read the full article → from Go the Distance Awards 2024 nominations window is open
Charges against Parry reduced and continued for potential dismissal
Through a plea agreement accepted by the court last week, Parry is now only being charged with a misdemeanor, and the case Continued without a Finding for 6 months (with some restrictions). Read the full article → from Charges against Parry reduced and continued for potential dismissal
“Spring Fever” story night featuring a Southborough StorySLAM Champ — Saturday

Arts Wayland is promoting a “Spring Fever” night of stories and music this Saturday featuring “some of New England’s best tellers from the Moth stage.” The event will include Southborough’s Catherine Weber, a “three-time Moth StorySLAM champion”. Read the full article → from “Spring Fever” story night featuring a Southborough StorySLAM Champ — Saturday
The latest from “The Word on Common Street”

This week, the Town published its 11th issue of the Town Administrator’s newsletter. Read the full article → from The latest from “The Word on Common Street”
Donate to collection drives and enter drawings for a free facial

A Southborough business is collecting for five wide ranging non-profits. Anyone who drops off qualifying items will be entered into Rio Medical’s monthly drawing for a free facial. Read the full article → from Donate to collection drives and enter drawings for a free facial
Third Annual Culture and Music Festival Delights Attendees

A festival hosted by Algonquin gave Northborough and Southborough students the opportunity to display their individual cultures and the artistic talents that accompany them. Read the full article → from Third Annual Culture and Music Festival Delights Attendees
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
NSBORO communicating and welcoming feedback on plan to close achievement gaps
The three districts SOA Plans' focus on students with disabilities. K-8 schools will target improving literacy. Algonquin will focus on math.

Last week’s “NSBORO News” newsletter included links for information on how the public schools intend to comply with the Federal Student Opportunity Act (SOA). The public can provide feedback before the plans are officially submitted. Read the full article → from NSBORO communicating and welcoming feedback on plan to close achievement gaps
The week in government
Planning Board hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd; Select Board & BOH on 200 Southville Rd violations; ZBA hearing on Park Central 40B; 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
ARHS Track & Field camp
The annual Track & Field Summer Camp for K-8 will return to Algonquin in June

The ARHS Track team is holding its “Algonquin Track & Field Camp” again this summer. Read the full article → from ARHS Track & Field camp
Southborough will need to recruit a new Building Commissioner (Updated)
Southborough’s Building Commissioner, Casey Burlingame, has resigned. Read the full article → from Southborough will need to recruit a new Building Commissioner (Updated)
Town Meeting rejects ARHS Capital Stabilization fund (Updated)

At Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting, voters and officials debated the merits of three proposed stabilization funds for public schools. Two overwhelmingly passed. One failed by a large margin. Read the full article → from Town Meeting rejects ARHS Capital Stabilization fund (Updated)