The Metrowest Daily News spoke with Algonquin’s current and former Athletic Directors and alumni for a story sharing their fond memories of the late Dick Walsh, “Algonquin’s first athletic director who served as football and baseball coach as well as a physical education teacher”. Read the full article → from MWDN: “Dick Walsh remembered”
No “Sentiment Survey” on Town Meeting Articles (Updated)
The Town is no longer asking how you are leaning on Articles to be voted on at the Sept 30th Special Town Meeting. The Survey has been taken down.
The Town is no longer promoting a new survey in advance of the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from No “Sentiment Survey” on Town Meeting Articles (Updated)
O’Meally appointed to temporarily return to School Committee
Last week, the Southborough School Committee and Select Board interviewed three candidates for the vacant seat School Committee with an eight month term. Read the full article → from O’Meally appointed to temporarily return to School Committee
SOLF Presents: Who is the Culprit?
The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's The Nature of Southborough series.
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Who is the Culprit?
SYFS offers mental health learning your schedule
Book an info session on supporting people with Depression, Anxiety, or ADHD, Listening/Speaking with LOVE, Navigating the Mental Health System, Preventing Suicides, or just learning about the department's services.
SYFS is announcing a more flexible way for people to learn about mental health topics that can help them, their loved ones, or even groups of colleagues. Read the full article → from SYFS offers mental health learning your schedule
Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
A Southborough daycare is celebrating 30 years of caring for wee ones. Wee Care for Little People is inviting their friends to join them for an Open House this Saturday. Read the full article → from Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
“Young Scientists” returns to the Library this week
Sign 3-6 year olds up for the free hands-on STEM learning program
The Southborough Library is again hosting a 6-week Young Scientists program for kids aged 3-6. Read the full article → from “Young Scientists” returns to the Library this week
Obituary: Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92
Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92, of Northborough passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was the husband of Doris A. (Donovan) Walsh. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Bend and Snap Party this Friday
The Legally Blonde themed party will raise funds for the Curtain Up's production of the musical coming to Southborough this fall.
A local community theater group is promoting some silly fun at a fundraiser in Southborough this week. The event will especially be of interest to those who are big fans of Legally Blonde. Read the full article → from Bend and Snap Party this Friday
The week in government
Select Board, Combined and Regional School Committees, 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
Obituary: Mary Ann (Kling) Phillips, 92
Mary Ann (Kling) Phillips, 92, formerly of Southborough and Norwood, died peacefully in the presence of her family, on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary Ann (Kling) Phillips, 92
Obituary: Jean Mary (Belval) deCastro, 86
Jean Mary (Belval) deCastro, 86, of Westborough, and formerly of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Mary (Belval) deCastro, 86
ARHS: “With Deep Sadness: The Loss of Mr. Richard Walsh”
The Algonquin Regional High School community is mourning the loss of a long time, beloved staff member — Dick Walsh. The former longtime coach, who continued to play an active role in campus life until very recently, died yesterday at the age of 92. Read the full article → from ARHS: “With Deep Sadness: The Loss of Mr. Richard Walsh”