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: BOH on Fitzgerald’s; Select Board on final ARPA recommendations, Tree Warden; Regional School Committee (Updated)
This Saturday, St. Anne’s Church parking lot will host special recycling events. While it’s not a church run fundraiser, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the parish. Read the full article → from Recycle appliances, electronic, bikes and more – Saturday
The Town is hosting another Covid Vaccine Clinic a week from Monday. This one is specifically for 50+ year olds to get a 2nd Booster shot. Read the full article → from Sign up for 2nd Dose Booster Clinic for ages 50+ on Monday
Here is a reminder of what’s happening around town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: ARHS Improv, Relay for Life, Cookbook Club, and Community Walks/Forest Baths (Updated)
SOLF is bringing in a special presenter for their Annual Meeting and inviting the community to join them. Read the full article → from Hear from naturalist Peter Alden at SOLF’s Annual Meeting – Wednesday
The Gardeners will celebrate “50 Years in Bloom” with a Flower Show & Plant Sale. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Gardeners Flower Show & Plant Sale – May 21st
The ARHS Track team is holding its “Algonquin Track & Field Camp” again this summer. Read the full article → from Reminder: Track & Field camp for K-8
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Reminder – in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month the community is encouraged to wear green this Friday, May 6th. As long as I’m highlighting that, I’ll remind you that some upcoming events require advance action. Read the full article → from The Library invites teens to Decompress; Mental Health Awareness Month event reminders
In early June, an Early Childhood Fair will be held for families with children ages 0-5. Read the full article → from Early Childhood Fair – June 4th
Two community organizations in Southborough asked me to share statements related to supporting those impacted by the war in Ukraine. Read the full article → from Supporting Ukraine: Rotary thanks donors to refugee fund; Neighbors for Peace statement
This spring both U.S News & World Report and the website Niche released their rankings for public high schools. Algonquin’s rankings went up slightly in both. An updated ranking by Niche of K-12 schools also gave high marks to Southborough’s elementary and middle school. Read the full article → from Algonquin & Sobo K-8 Schools’ latest rankings (Updated)
If you’re in need of a good laugh, Algonquin students aim to help this week. Read the full article → from ARHS students put on “Laughs Optional” Improv & Sketch Comedy – Thurs & Fri
A lot happened at last week’s Annual Town Meeting. Here is my final coverage on the discussions and votes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Wrap Up: Noise Bylaw, PILOT Committee, and clarifying Neary Feasibility Study (Updated)