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Back to school dates: Upcoming orientations, school-specific Half days, Holidays, and more

by beth on August 18, 2017

With school less than two weeks away, Southborough’s back to school activities are starting soon. With the start of school, it’s also not long until holidays and half days begin popping up.

Below are the orientation and “welcome back” activities through September:

Wednesday, 8/23, Algonquin welcome activities
- 9:30 – 11:30 am, Orientation for Freshmen
- 10:00 am – noon, Orientation for new students in 10-12th grades
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Freshmen Dance
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Parent Meeting for parents of freshmen
Wednesday, 8/23, 2:00 – 6:00 pm, Trottier Open House for new students
Thursday, 8/24, Algonquin‘s First Day for fall sports tryouts
Monday, 8/28, Finn & Woodward Open Houses
- Pre-K and K, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- 1st Grade, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
- 2nd Grade, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- 3rd Grade, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 8/30, First Day of School
Wednesday, 8/31, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Neary Ice Cream Social
Monday, 9/5, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Algonquin‘s All Sports Night for parents and student athletes
Thursday, 9/7, Trottier Orientation & Curriculum Night
- 5:30 – 6:15 pm, 6th Grade Parents Stone Orientation (information about October 2-night trip)
- 6:15 – 8:00 pm, Curriculum Night
Thursday, 9/14, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Neary Curriculum Night
Monday, 9/18, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Neary Instrument Rental night (information night for parents & students considering band or orchestra)
Friday, 9/29, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Finn Fall Festival and Book Fair

You’ll also want to mark calendars for the No School and Early Dismissal dates this year. Some half days are school-specific, so they don’t appear on the district calendar: [click to keep reading…]

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Southborough job listings: Economic Development Coordinator, Library temp and more school jobs (Updated)

by beth on August 18, 2017

I learned of more jobs available in Southborough. If you have any of your own job openings in town to share this week, you can add them in comments below.

(If you’d like to share your company’s job openings in future weeks, email mysouthborough@gmail.com.)

Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

Our school district is advertising more new jobs, beyond last week’s list.

Grade 1 Teacher – Long Term Substitute (full-time)
Cafeteria Workers (part-time, Northborough)
Assistant Cook – Finn School – (part-time)

Click here to learn more about the school district and job opportunities.

Town of Southborough

Temporary Library Associate (part-time)
Under the direction of the Library Director, the library associate performs basic-to-moderate library services and professional work at the circulation desk. Provides public service assistance, shelving of library materials, administrative assistance, empties outdoor book drop, and fulfills other functions as needed. (For full description and requirements, click here.)

Economic Development Coordinator (part-time)
The Town of Southborough is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the part-time position of Economic Development Coordinator. This position supports and coordinates the efforts of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) to insure effective communication and collaboration between Town officials and businesses located in Southborough. [click to keep reading…]

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Babysitting 101 for 12+: Sign up immediately

by beth on August 18, 2017

Above: Wannabe babysitters can learn how to avoid or overcome common problems with infants and children. (images left and right posted to flickr by Parker Knight)

Southborough Recreation is offering a Babysitting 101 course for tweens/teens 12 years old and up. The class takes place on Monday, August 28th.

Instructors will be from Boroughs CPR. The class will teach necessary skills for babysitting and starting a babysitting business: [click to keep reading…]

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Are you ready for Monday? How are you enjoying the eclipse?

by beth on August 17, 2017

Above: If you got your glasses for the eclipse, you may want to test them out. If you didn’t, it’s time to think about how you plan to view the event. (image left by Beth Melo, right cropped from photo posted to flickr by Matt Hecht)

We’ve been hearing about the coming solar eclipse all summer. Now, it’s just four days away. In our area, the event will begin at 1:26 pm, peak at 2:45, and end at 3:59 pm.

Some people have booked travel to total eclipse territory. But for the rest of us, the only view we’ll have is the partial eclipse. You know, the view that scientists warn is dangerous to look at unequipped.*

My family already bought (and tested) our safety compliant eclipse glasses.** But I know some readers may not have gotten their hands on any yet. So, what can you do?

If you plan to rush order a pair, make sure they aren’t slipshod knockoffs. (Check out info on NASA’s website.)

Or, you can head to the Shrewsbury Library on Monday afternoon. Starting at 1:00 pm, they are holding a drop-in program and will have 200 pairs of glasses for visitors to use at their event that day.***

If neither of those options work for you – there are other ways to enjoy the event.

You may have heard of using pinhole viewers or projectors. Instead of looking at the sun, you look at the image projected through the pinhole onto the ground or a sheet of paper. I heard one scientist on WGBH say that you can easily get that same effect, multiplied, by using a simple colander. (Click on image right for an example.)

Though we’re not in the path of totality, NASA scientists are still interested in our experiences. You can expect dramatic temperature changes and possible effects on clouds. If you or your family want to participate in their data collection, you can download the app Globe Observer.

If the whole experience wakes up your inner astronomer – you may want to check out the Southborough Library’s telescope borrowing program. Don’t try to look at the eclipse through their devices. But you can borrow one to gaze at the nighttime stars.

(The compact and easy-to-use telescope can be borrowed from the library just as you would a book or a movie. Stop by the upstairs desk or call 508-485-5031 for details.)

If you have children entering 6th or 8th grade this fall, I’d make a special effort to engage them in the event. According to the Trottier website, both grades will be learning about the eclipse in school this year. [click to keep reading…]

Tagged as: what-to-do-with-kids-this-summer-2017

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Reminder: Register now for Day Trip to US Open – Aug 31

by beth on August 17, 2017

Above: Take a trip this month to see tennis players from around the world competing for the US Open Cup (image from US Open website)

Tomorrow is the last day to register for Southborough Recreation’s day trip the US Open. In case you missed my initial post (the week of July 4th), I thought I should remind folks.

The bus trip is scheduled for Thursday, August 31st. (Parents of school aged kids should note – that is the second day of public school in Southborough.)

The Rec Dept promotes:

Come see the top men and women players from around the world compete for the 2017 US Open Grand Slam title. The US Open is the final and most exciting Grand Slam of the year. Arthur Ashe Stadium and its capacity of nearly 23,000 possess the energy and electricity akin to the Super Bowl.

You can walk the grounds and see some of the top players play on the outer courts. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants, and interactive booths for the whole family to enjoy. You will be on your own to immerse yourself in a day of tournament play! There will be a brief stop at the halfway point both to and from New York for coffee, snacks and a restroom break.

The trip is $55 per person, but it only covers the transportation. You will still need to purchase tickets to access the grounds (Billie Jean King National Tennis Center) or the stadium. [click to keep reading…]

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On the market this week in Southborough

by beth on August 17, 2017

Above: This home at 10 Ashley Road went on the market this week for $1,075,000 (MLS photo)

Here’s what went on and off the market this week. Thanks to Gail DuBois (email) of Keller Williams for supplying the town’s new listing information for the week.*

New on the market

2 Moulton Road (map) – 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Split Entry – $349,900
9 Oregon Road (map) – 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape – $387,000
158 Marlboro Road (map) – 2 unit, 7 total room, 2 total bedroom 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down – $399,900
36 Flagg Road (map) – 10 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry – $469,900
7 Edgewood Road (map) – 8 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Cape – $589,000
39 Carriage Hill Circle (map) – 11 room, 2 bed, 3f 1h bath Townhouse – $659,000
51 Wildwood Drive (map) – 12 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial – $664,900
28 Ward Road (map) – 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial – $679,900
10 Ashley Road (map) – 12 room, 4 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial – $1,075,000
36 Pine Hill Road (map) – 12 room, 4 bed, 5f 0h bath Colonial – $1,100,000

Sale pending

4 Leonard Drive (map) – 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry – 14 days on the Market, Listed at $426,000
12 Andrews Way (map) – 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial – 70 days on the Market, Listed at $834,800
135 Deerfoot Road (map) – 13 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial – 399 days on the Market, Listed at $975,000

[click to keep reading…]

Tagged as: Southborough Houses for Sale, Southborough Real Estate

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Heidi Lindsey moving from Library to Town House (Say congrats and farewell Aug 22)

August 17, 2017 08:23:50 AM

This month, the Town announced a congratulations to one employee that is bittersweet for some of the community. The Library’s Hiedi Lindsey was promoted to the Town House. Lindsey accepted the post of Assistant Town Accountant.

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