February 2016

2nd forum on Open Space & Rec needs – Thursday

February 29, 2016 04:08:19 PM
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As officials work towards updating the Town’s plans and priorities for Open Space and Recreation, they continue to seek resident feedback.

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The week in government: BOS on Warrant Articles and budget; road acceptance hearings

February 29, 2016 02:23:39 PM
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A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas.

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Postseason: Wrestlers head to NE championships, Girls Hoops and Boys Hockey in divisionals

February 29, 2016 12:14:28 PM
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Here’s what’s happening in Algonquin’s post season sports.

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Events this week: Lenten series, eating for health, Spelling Bee, Art Workshop, and Girl Scout Service (Updated)

February 29, 2016 09:57:29 AM
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Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week.

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Politics: Primary, Town Clerk’s hours, and Democratic Caucus (Updated – with sample ballots)

February 29, 2016 07:24:24 AM
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News about Super Tuesday and this week’s caucus.

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Obituary: Pearl Stockwell, 95

February 28, 2016 07:34:07 PM

Pearl Stockwell, 95, a lifelong residence of Southborough, died on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her niece’s home in Nashua after a period of declining health.

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Reminder: suburban wildlife tracking this Saturday

February 26, 2016 04:36:34 PM
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Residents are invited to come learn about interpreting tracks and hidden signs of wildlife in the suburbs.

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Youth Wrestling kicks off March 8th – register now

February 26, 2016 02:24:09 PM
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Youth Wrestling spring clinics are about to begin for 4th-8th graders.

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Town hearings and meetings: St. Mark’s Solar, Deerfoot and Flagg roads, Medical Marijuana, and road acceptances

February 26, 2016 11:16:21 AM
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Some readers will want to save the dates for a few hearings popping up. Most of these have yet to be posted on the Town website. (One is, but with very short notice.)

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Regional School Committee approves naming part of Algonquin after fallen alumnus

February 26, 2016 09:40:08 AM
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According to Southborough Wicked Local, the Regional School Committee approved naming a section of Algonquin school or grounds after Specialist Brian K. Arsenault.

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Assabet Valley Mastersingers to perform Handel’s Alexander’s Feast – March 13

February 26, 2016 07:57:56 AM
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The Assabet Valley Mastersingers – a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities – will present Music Across the Ages at St. Mark’s School on Sunday.

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March Madness fundraiser for Town scholarships – March 19 (Update – Cancelled)

February 25, 2016 04:44:06 PM
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[Note: The following event has been cancelled.] The Southborough Scholarship Committee is hosting a March Madness fundraiser.

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ZBA continues hearing on development at Southville and Parkerville; project highlights zoning loopholes (Updated)

February 25, 2016 03:38:57 PM
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To the dismay of southside residents, long-neglected Town zoning codes may allow a high density development without the intended upsides.

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Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

February 25, 2016 11:53:03 AM
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The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers.

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