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ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list

by Beth Melo on

This week, the Boston Globe published photos from the high school spring season, “representing the best of spring sports” from submissions by 250 participating high school students. They selected 96 photos taken by “over 50” students. Two of them were Algonquin Regional High School students (now rising seniors).  Read the full article → from ARHS students make Globe’s top student Sports Photojournalists list

Youth Football & Cheer News: “No Contact” Flag Football this fall, and NSYFCA registration still open until Monday

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Recreation announced a new youth football program they will be launching this fall. They’ll be partnering with the NFL youth league to offer Flag Football. Details are still murky, but it looks like this will overlap the existing youth football program for our town.

So I took a look at the two options. I’m sharing and comparing details, plus the fact that the Northborough/Southborough Youth Football and Cheer Association’s registration is still open for programs that start about a month from now. Read the full article → from Youth Football & Cheer News: “No Contact” Flag Football this fall, and NSYFCA registration still open until Monday

Cheer on the American Legion Baseball “home team” this summer

by Beth Melo on

If you enjoy watching baseball from the stands, but don’t want to deal with the hassle and price of heading to Fenway or Worcester, the American Legion Baseball league has games scheduled in our area through mid July. That includes a nearby game tonight! Read the full article → from Cheer on the American Legion Baseball “home team” this summer

Check out discounts to museums and parks (Updated)

The Library offers passes for discount/free admission to many indoor and outdoor venues, including new passes added this year

by Beth Melo on

Occasionally, I like to remind readers of all the great museums and parks that the Southborough Library offers discount admission to. Summer is an especially great time to take advantage of the options. Read the full article → from Check out discounts to museums and parks (Updated)

Select Board identifies goals to focus on this coming year

Looking at the board's goals, including attempts to streamline Town Government and Town Meeting, potential Building Dept restructuring or regionalization, evaluating CPA surcharge level, and much more

by Beth Melo on

I’m sharing the Select Board’s newly identified goals, along with some (hopefully) helpful context for the initiatives they will focus on accomplishing between now and the end of June 2026. Read the full article → from Select Board identifies goals to focus on this coming year

Sign tweens/teens up for D&D “One-Shot” and/or a DIY D&D themed craft this week

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Library is holding two events this week that should interest teen/tween Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts. (One may also appeal to crafters who don’t play the game.)

Both free events require pre-registration. Read the full article → from Sign tweens/teens up for D&D “One-Shot” and/or a DIY D&D themed craft this week

Select Board allowing 21 Highland Future Use Committee to expire before completing its work (Updated – Again)

Denied its request for an extension, the committee will meet one more time this Wednesday night to discuss its final report.

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the majority of the Select Board voted against extending the charge for the ad hoc committee researching potential future uses of the former South Union School Building at 21 Highland Street.

The committee has one more meeting scheduled for tomorrow night, and a charge that expires on Monday. Read the full article → from Select Board allowing 21 Highland Future Use Committee to expire before completing its work (Updated – Again)

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