November 2008

How much Southborough would get under the Algonquin reimbursement proposal

November 24, 2008 05:57:00 AM

The debate over how to distribute state reimbursements from the Algonquin renovation project has been percolating for more than a year. At last week’s regional school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron revealed how much of the kitty each town would get under the latest proposal. Southborough has argued distribution should be based on Algonquin enrollment

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What to do this weekend

November 21, 2008 01:23:00 PM

The holiday season ramps up this weekend with a number of festive events. Here’s a sampling: Holiday Gifts on the Common: Gift and craft show featuring New England artisans, including several from Southborough. Community House, Saturday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Heritage Chorale at St. Mark’s: The Heritage Chorale presents American Choral Song from Coast

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Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/21)

November 21, 2008 12:13:00 PM

With all the focus on soccer this week, you might have missed the news that Algonquin bested Gardner in their last Friday night game of the season. Algonquin came from behind to win 43 to 36. More details from the Metrowest Daily News. Quarterback Mike Vulcano got a High 5 from the Boston Globe this

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Jim Diamantopoulos to be inducted into coaches hall of fame

November 21, 2008 10:30:00 AM

Algonquin’s Jim Diamantopoulos will be inducted this weekend into the Massachusetts Hall of Fame for basketball coaches. Diamantopoulos has served as head coach for the West Boylston, Burncoat and Shrewsbury boys’ basketball teams. He started his coaching career as an assistant basketball coach at Algonquin under Paul Phillip. Diamantopoulos has taught health at Algonquin for

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A temporary reprieve for Southborough-Boston bus line riders

November 21, 2008 08:54:00 AM

I reported earlier this week that the Southborough to Boston bus line operated by Cavalier Coach was slated to be eliminated at the end of this month because of state subsidy cuts. Today comes word that Cavalier Coach has decided to continue the run through the end of the year. Without the subsidies, Cavalier Coach

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An Algonquin student play about … underpants

November 20, 2008 12:53:00 PM

It’s probably not as risqué as it sounds, but Algonquin students will perform The Underpants, a Steve Martin adaptation of the German farce Die Hose by Carl Sternheim. From the Google Book page for The Underpants: Theobald Maske is mortified that his wife cannot seem to find a pair of underpants that will stay on

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Southborough resident honored by the American Cancer Society

November 20, 2008 11:08:00 AM

Volunteer Mary Lou Woodford (left) and Tracy Battaglia (right), a member of the American Cancer Society’s New England Division Board of Directors. (via the Community Advocate) Southborough resident Mary Lou Woodford recently received a volunteer award from the American Cancer Society. Woodford is the director of the Women’s Health Network at the Department of Public

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Fay announces kindergarten and pre-k classes starting in 2010

November 20, 2008 08:43:00 AM

Last week Fay School formally announced their new kindergarten and pre-kindergarten program to begin in 2010. From the press release: The Pre-K and Kindergarten learning process will focus on an “inquiry-based” method, in which teachers lead a dynamic and student-centered curriculum driven by the joy of discovery and purposeful play. The program will be housed

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What’s so historic about the police station anyway?

November 20, 2008 05:52:00 AM

The Municipal Facilities Committee has a plan to build a new one-story police station. That plan calls for the demolition of the current police station, a point that gives the Southborough Historical Commission pause. While they have not launched a formal opposition to the plan, the Historical Commission would prefer to see the existing building

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Podcasting from Woodward

November 19, 2008 01:45:00 PM

The Woodward School posts podcasts. Who knew? The latest installment is Mrs. Coyle’s 3rd grade class reporting on bats. Find all the Woodward podcasts here.

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Woodland Meadows at the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight

November 19, 2008 10:42:00 AM

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight and will once again take up Woodland Meadows, the 40B proposed for 84 Turnpike Rd. It’s the third time the project has been on the agenda this fall. In addition to Woodland Meadows, the ZBA will consider an addition to 71 Oak Hill Road that encroaches on a

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Southborough parent needed for Algonquin principal search

November 19, 2008 08:32:00 AM

A search committee is being formed to find a replacement for current principal Ned Gallagher whose contract was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Superintendent Charles Gobron is looking for two parents, one from Southborough and one from Northborough, to join the search committee. More details in this announcement on the Algonquin website. Related

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Algonquin falls to Minnechaug in state semifinal

November 19, 2008 05:57:00 AM

The season for the Algonquin girls soccer team has come to a close with a tough loss last night against Division 1 Western champs Minnechaug in the state semifinal match. In a game where Algonquin’s offense couldn’t quite overcome the strong Minnechaug defense, the final score was 2-1. More details in the Metrowest Daily News.

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Stocked shelves at the food panty

November 18, 2008 02:10:00 PM

Volunteer Pat Draper and a little helper stock the shelves at the Pilgrim Church food pantry. The shelves are full thanks in large part to the Scouting for Food collection the other week.

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