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News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin

February 21, 2012 10:36:07 AM

Northborough has two online news sources – The Daily Northborough and Northborough Patch – that each do a great job of covering all things Algonquin. Here’s a round-up of some of the stories coming out of the Reg.

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MWDN: Regional School Committee hikes Southborough’s 2013 assessment

February 16, 2012 11:52:47 AM

While the K-8 School Committee was meeting to hash out its differences with the Advisory Committee last night, the Regional School Committee was meeting to approve its proposed FY13 budget. It’s a budget that doles out an 8% increase to Southborough taxpayers thanks to rising Southborough enrollment.

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Southborough preschoolers deliver special valentines

February 15, 2012 04:17:23 PM

As the mother of a preschooler, I know Valentine’s Day is an important holiday for the pre-K set (and likely beyond), and it’s always nice to see the kids spreading the cheer beyond the confines of their own classroom.

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Register now for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring 2012 season

January 27, 2012 09:29:27 AM

Registration is ongoing for Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball’s upcoming spring season. Programs are available for boys and girls ages 5 through 15. Sign up by January 31 to take advantage of the early registration discount.

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Preliminary Algonquin budget shows 6% increase

January 19, 2012 11:38:04 AM
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The Regional School Committee met last night to review preliminary budget numbers for Algonquin. Superintendent Charles Gobron told the committee that due to a loss of one-time federal funds and increasing operational costs, the school budget is projected to increase by nearly 6% next year.

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Finn School collecting books and blankets through Friday

January 18, 2012 04:17:48 PM
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Snuggling up with a good book is one of the great joys in life. Finn School wants to make sure it’s a pleasure some of their Worcester peers don’t miss out on.

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MWDN: Southborough K-8 officials to consider idea to close one school

January 13, 2012 12:54:34 PM
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The K-8 School Committee meeting this week agreed to revisit the question of whether Southborough should close one of its four schools due to declining enrollment, reports the Metrowest Daily News. The decision comes after a tense meeting earlier this week with the Advisory Committee.

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Southborough goes ‘green’ in honor of Eric

January 13, 2012 10:51:40 AM
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Green is the color of choice for many in Southborough today. Trottier Middle School students started the movement to wear green in honor of their 13-year-old classmate Eric Green who passed away suddenly this week.

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Breaking news: A student from Trottier has died

January 12, 2012 04:50:07 PM

It breaks my heart to bring you this news, although I suspect a good number of you already know. Trottier Middle School seventh grader Eric Green passed away last night at his home from complications of a seizure condition. He was 13 years old.

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Fay goes plaid in honor of the late Dick Upjohn (with PHOTOS)

January 12, 2012 02:17:50 PM

Longtime Southborough resident Dick Upjohn, who passed away last week at the age of 82, had a passion for history, particularly ancient history. He had a passion for the outdoors and a for conservation. He also had a passion for plaid.

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MWDN: Southborough school boss calls for leaner increase for 2013

January 12, 2012 11:30:32 AM

I wasn’t able to go to the K-8 School Committee meeting last night, but Brad from the Metrowest Daily News was there, and he reports Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary budget that has a slimmer increase than those we have seen in past years.

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Preliminary K-8 school budget to be presented tonight

January 11, 2012 09:38:45 AM

Taxpayers will get their first look at next year’s K-8 school budget tonight. Superintendent Charles Gobron is expected to present preliminary numbers at this evening’s school committee meeting.

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Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment

January 10, 2012 11:43:22 AM
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The question about whether to close one of Southborough’s four schools is not a new one. While school enrollment has been decreasing over the past several years, the K-8 school committee maintains it’s not feasible to consolidate students into three schools. But one Southborough resident says it’s time to take another look at the numbers.

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Assabet robotics team kicks off season

January 10, 2012 07:14:05 AM
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The Assabet robotics team is ready to start building, having kicked off their season this weekend. Here’s a press release from Assabet with more information.

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