In a hearing last week, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 7.6% as a result.
That’s up slightly from the 7.37 –7.47% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Town Meetings. Read the full article → from Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Reminder: Registration for Dodgeball Tournament ends Friday
St. Mark’s School students are taking on a dark drama for their fall play. The school’s Theater Department is inviting the public to attend its production of “Frankenstein”. Read the full article → from Frankenstein on stage tonight thru Saturday (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Next week, Algonquin students will hit their big stage to entertain with “a whimsical and witty musical”. It’s a show geared to entertain all ages.
While I’m sharing those details, I’m also throwing in some other news/updates related to the Northborough-Southborough Schools’ music program. Read the full article → from Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news
I’ve previously shared news on a series of nature programs the Library has been offering this fall. Since then, new programs have been added, and the scope and age groups expanded. They include three next week. Read the full article → from Nature Programs for Tots to Adults at the Library (Updated)
Save the date to shop (or book a photo session during) the upcoming annual pre-Thanksgiving artisan/vendor market. Read the full article → from Downtown Winter Market — November 23
Santa will be making his traditional pre-Christmas trip to town on the first Sunday in December. The event is free to all. Read the full article → from Santa Day — Sunday morning, December 7th
Southborough Veterans, Town Officials, scouts, and community members gathered on a bitterly cold, windy morning to honor members of the military who have served our country.
The weather may have added to veterans’ appreciation of the warm gesture made in a special presentation this year. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Veterans Day 2025
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is promoting a fundraiser that ends this Tuesday (November 18th). Their online shop is offering a wide variety of school themed clothing. Plus, they’re selling an ever wider variety of Southborough gear. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
The public vocational/tech high school for our region asked me to share that they are advertising for a new HVAC/R Instructor.
According to Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s flyer, they will “help qualified tradespeople transition to teaching” for the full-time teacher job. Read the full article → from Job listing: HVAC/R Teacher
I have a correction to a mistake I made in last Thursday’s post about Algonquin Boys and Girls teams performance at the Cross Country League Championship. Plus, I have the results from their recent Division Championships. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
Until recently, the Algonquin Regional High School administration defended its decision to not adopt the MassCore graduation standards. But, thanks in part to the state using special grants as an incentive, ARHS is changing it’s tune. Read the full article → from Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements
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