Voters approved a lot of important town business over the course of nine hours on Saturday. Read the full article → from Town Meeting vote results
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Annual Town Meeting: GonkPlex
Algonquin is asking Southborough (and Northborough) voters to approve funding "overdue" repairs, updates and improvements to its outdoor athletic facilities
One of the big Articles on Saturday’s Town Meeting Warrant is a request to allow a close to $8M project to renovate Algonquin Regional High School’s “aging & out of compliance athletic facilities”. Borrowing for the project would be bonded over 15 years and split between the Towns. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: GonkPlex
CA: NSBORO calendar decision
Earlier this month I wrote about the options for next year’s Northborough-Southborough’s public schools calendar that the combined school committees would be voting on. I haven’t had time to follow up on that vote. Fortunately, the Community Advocate has. Read the full article → from CA: NSBORO calendar decision
Fashion Show – March 30
Algonquin's Inclusive DECA Program will showcase personal style in a special fundraiser next week.
The community is invited to enjoy “eclectic” fashion representing individual styles, while supporting a club that helps students with and without intellectual disabilities develop “lifelong business skills”. Read the full article → from Fashion Show – March 30
Seeking Support for ARHS Post Prom Party
The APTO is seeking donations and sponsorships, along with parent volunteers to help solicit them.
The APTO is putting out its annual call for help supporting their biggest expense — putting on a Post Prom Party to keep Algonquin juniors safe. Read the full article → from Seeking Support for ARHS Post Prom Party
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for a Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available
Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
This letter to the editor is from Co-chairs of the Algonquin Athletic Complex Committee explains the “GonkPlex” project to enhance the school’s outdoor athletic facilities and asks voters to support the Articles at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
Snow Day: March 14, 2023
6-8" of snow predicted in Southborough
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from Snow Day: March 14, 2023
ARHS Postseason Update
Girls Hockey is out of the State Finals, marking the end of Algonquin winter sports
On Thursday night, Algonquin Girls Hockey were shutout by Canton (3-0) in the “Elite 8” round of the Division 2 state championships. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
The Rotary Club of Southborough is offering a $4,000 scholarship to a state school
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
Satirical Comedy on stage at Algonquin
ARHS students are putting on Molière's Tartuffe tonight through Saturday on the small stage
This week, public performances of Algonquin’s winter play are taking place in the high school’s Black Box Theater. Read the full article → from Satirical Comedy on stage at Algonquin
The week in sports
Girls Ice Hockey last standing in state tourneys; Titan Wrestler wins New England Championship
An update on ARHS teams and athletes competing in post season tournaments. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11
The Gardeners will consider scholarship candidates majoring in Horticulture, Floral Design, Environmental Studies and more.
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11
School Committees to vote on recommended calendar changes
Two revised calendars will be on the table this Wednesday with a potential changes to how religious holidays will be handled next year.
The Combined School Committees are scheduled this Wednesday to discuss, and potentially vote on, the school calendar for ’23-’24. Read the full article → from School Committees to vote on recommended calendar changes