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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)

The NSBORO Superintendent is asking the committee to adopt sections of the state law at a special meeting this Tuesday morning. (I learned that the Select Board will be voting to do the same for Southborough employees.)

by Beth Melo on

The Regional School Committee and Select Board are voting this week on adopting a state law that would enable the district and Town to change how it negotiates for employee health insurance plans. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)

Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline

The roof project expected to overlap the start of school without "significant disruption". And other building fixes/renovations won't be voted on at a Special Town Meeting in 2026.

by Beth Melo on

Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.

I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline

Two men charged with murdering ARHS Class of ’23 alum in 2024

by Beth Melo on

Yesterday, the T&G reported that Eathan Renteria — the victim of an April 2024 deadly shooting in Worcester — had graduated from Algonquin Regional High School less than a year prior. (His link to Algonquin doesn’t appear to have been publicly reported at the time.)

The Telegram reports that two men have been indicted for the murder. Read the full article → from Two men charged with murdering ARHS Class of ’23 alum in 2024

Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Apply for the 2026 Grant by July 31st

by Beth Melo on

Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.

It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails

Details on this year's installation organized by the 4th & 5th grade art teacher

by Beth Melo on

Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails

Congrats to Class of ’26 Graduates

Recently, Algonquin, Assabet & St. Mark's School celebrated graduating members of the Class of 2026

by Beth Melo on

This past Saturday, Algonquin Regional High School and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School held their graduation ceremonies. Close to two weeks earlier, St. Mark’s School celebrated its Prize Day. Here are some highlights from the events. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’26 Graduates

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