What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
On the market this week in Southborough
Vacancy on Southborough School Committee
Residents interested in serving in the interim (8 month) seat on the PreK-8 committee should apply this summer..
The Town website posted a notice last week, updated today, with news that a vacancy has opened on the Southborough School Committee. They are seeking applicants to apply by late August. Read the full article → from Vacancy on Southborough School Committee
Obituary: Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61
Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61
Look out crossing Deerfoot Rd bridge
"It's a jungle out there."
Southborough’s Alan Bezanson reached out with a warning about the dangers that a thriving invasive plant is causing on Deerfoot Road for pedestrians/fishers and the drivers that don’t want to hit them. Read the full article → from Look out crossing Deerfoot Rd bridge
Summer Camps: Summer Fun, Soccer, Hoops, Robots, Ceramics, and more
Southborough schools get out for the summer in just over a week. So, I’m reminding readers of the summer camp options in town. Read the full article → from Summer Camps: Summer Fun, Soccer, Hoops, Robots, Ceramics, and more
Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
I couldn’t make it to the swearing in ceremony for new Fire Chief Andrew Puntini. But thanks to the Southborough Fire Department, and local media, I can still share some news and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
Congrats to Class of ’24 Graduates (Updated)
Algonquin and Assabet celebrated graduating members of the Class of 2024
Southborough students were part of two public high school graduations over the weekend. Here are some highlights, including news on what ARHS students are up to post-graduation. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’24 Graduates (Updated)
Shir Joy Chorus “Hearts in Harmony” — Sunday
Shir Joy Chorus is holding its Spring concert this Sunday, June 9th, 7:00 -8:30 pm. Read the full article → from Shir Joy Chorus “Hearts in Harmony” — Sunday
ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
Baseball in Sweet 16 tomorrow.
Since I last posted, one Algonquin teams earned a spot in the Sweet 16, while two other teams fell out of the state playoffs. Here is the latest in Gonk sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA Zoning Mapping; School Committee Office Hours, Select Board update on Verizon Cable hearing and Dispatch RECC, 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
MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
Tonight is the Planning Board’s re-mapping session for overlay zoning within a 1/2 mile of the commuter rail station.
The board has encouraged residents within the semi-circle to attend the session. The intent is to identify where allowing new by-right high density zoning would have the least negative impact. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
More context on Neary classroom incident
A reader shared more context around one aspect of the story in which a 5th grade Neary teacher allegedly used a racial slur in the classroom. Read the full article → from More context on Neary classroom incident
Events this week
Graduations, Golf Open, Early Childhood Fair, school concerts, Food Truck Festival, Summer Book Sale and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)
A district message referred to reports of a mock slave auction, use of a racial slur, and calling out student for raising issue.
I just learned about alleged racially charged incidents in a Neary School classroom that prompted investigations and led to two educators being put on paid leave this spring — one temporarily and one ongoing. Read the full article → from Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)