Since I posted on Monday, there have been some schedule updates for the Algonquin Titans and developments in regional tourneys. Read the full article → from Sports Update: ARHS Boys Hockey in CMADA semi-finals Saturday
Tonight, Southborough and Northborough School Committees approved lifting the Mask Mandates on a tiered approach. Read the full article → from Trottier mask mandate to be lifted on Feb 28; Finn, Woodward, and Neary on March 14
While I was working on a post about an upcoming Algonquin musical event, I learned another bit of musical news worth sharing. Read the full article → from ARHS Music news: Jazz Night on March 1st; All Staters heading to Symphony Hall March 5th
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
I’m rounding up some news on business doings in Southborough. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Elevated fast food replacing Wendy’s, Regional Supply Chain Directory, and Business-to-Business news
A message from Algonquin’s Principal encourages those “anxious about the implications of this change” to let them know by completing a form. It’s an option to have guidance staff answer concerns and help students “navigate” their return after break. Read the full article → from Algonquin invites students with anxiety about lifted mask mandate to submit concerns ASAP for help navigating change
Tonight, the Regional School Committee approved a revised policy and recommendation from the Superintendent allowing students and staff to go (mostly) maskless at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee approves lifting Algonquin mask requirement, effective Feb 28
The annual Street Listing form was mailed out last month. (It’s also known as the Town Census.) This is a reminder to fill it out and send it in. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to return the Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
An update on Covid cases and news in the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 12+ Booster Clinic; Warning from mother about MIS-C; Continued decline in cases (Updated – Again)
Above: If you’d like to have flowers in your yard this year that support native pollinators, you have a second chance to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Round 2 of the free 2022 Winter Sow program (Seed pickup Sunday)
It is with great sadness that we report that Loretta Siracusa Haugen, 71, (formerly of Southborough) died peacefully and surrounded by her family in McCarthy Care Center, Sandwich, on February 10, 2022 from complications of diabetes. Read the full article → from Obituary: Loretta Siracusa Haugen, 71
On Wednesday and Thursday nights, school committees will hear proposals for loosening mask requirements at Northborough and Southborough schools. Read the full article → from School committee meetings on Mask Policy changes, focus on attendance rates (Updated – again)
Southborough’s Stewardship Committee is inviting residents to give some quick feedback before they name trails in the Town Forest. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee asking for input on Town Forest Trail names
Last week, the School Committee greenlit pursuing a Feasibility Study to examine a project to renovate or rebuild Neary School. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss School Committee’s recommended charge for Neary Building Committee