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
This week, the schools announced that Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track and stadium field are available for community use — with some limits. I’m sharing those details, plus some others I learned, including a change to the turf infill from what was previously promoted. Read the full article → from GonkPlex progress
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Reminder: Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Carl Guyer. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough’s tax rate policy is antiquated & imbalanced
I have a few items worth noting that I decided to roundup in one post on Town government news.
The news covers video glitches from recent meetings (and how you can view unglitchy versions), upcoming hearings worth noting, a bid update, and the Town’s latest newsletter. Read the full article → from Town govt briefs
Algonquin Volleyball and Field Hockey racked up more big wins, and Girls Soccer has been scheduled to play this evening. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
Algonquin students will perform as America’s favorite “creepy” family in the musical “The Addams Family – School Edition”. NSMA asked me to promote their “Performance Night Candygrams”. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Addams Family Musical: Buy Tickets & Candygrams (Updated)
I have a reminder – and some new details – on this Saturday’s “Scouting for Food” collection drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food
Algonquin Volleyball and Field Hockey racked up more big wins, and Girls Soccer has been scheduled to play this evening. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update (Updated)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to a Thanksgiving interfaith prayer and potluck. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service & potluck – November 19 (Updated)
The Shop Local Guide has become an annual tradition here on My Southborough, and it’s always a hit with readers. The guide is intended to help Southborough businesses promote what they have to offer, while at the same time helping Southborough residents check items off their holiday to-do lists. Read the full article → from Southborough Business owners: Get listed for free in the Shop Local Guide
A new community theater group’s upcoming musical revue will feature six Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Regards to Broadway – Nov 18 & 19
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s free basketball program this winter for children 6-18 years old with “intellectual disabilities”. For teens that don’t have disabilities, the Town is also promoting it as a volunteer opportunity. Read the full article → from Special Olympics Basketball for ages 6-18 (free)
Algonquin won most of its state playoff games over recent days. Three teams will play in sweet sixteen competitions: Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Girls Soccer. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update