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Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP next week

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Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.

To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Get ready to sign kids up for Fall RAP next week

O’Leary’s continues to offer Live Bands and opportunities to perform

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One of Southborough’s few watering holes, Owen O’Leary’s has amped up its promotions of regular live (and interactive) music. Two acts are featured this week, along with regular weekly entertainment.

I’m highlighting the Irish pub’s lineup of events, since they’re technically free. (Obviously, they’re hoping you’ll be ordering food and drinks, but there’s no cover charge.)  Read the full article → from O’Leary’s continues to offer Live Bands and opportunities to perform

US News boosts Algonquin’s “best high school” ranking

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U.S. News & World Report recently issued the 2025 rankings for best public high schools. Algonquin Regional had its best year yet, shooting up to #14 for the state. And a neighbor that has previously topped rankings took a  little tumble.

Here’s my look at how Algonquin, Assabet, and neighboring high schools compared in this year’s rankings (and looking back over time). Read the full article → from US News boosts Algonquin’s “best high school” ranking

Globe advocates repealing law that stops NSBORO from creating “in-house bus service”

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This week, an editorial by the Boston Globe Editorial Board supported a measure in the Municipal Empowerment Bill filed by Governor Maura Healey.

To explain why repealing an “Obscure anticompetitive” law should be passed, they focused on the school bus issues that have been plaguing the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools. Read the full article → from Globe advocates repealing law that stops NSBORO from creating “in-house bus service”

Beals Preserve is privately owned and supported by SOLF for public good

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Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to help them dispel a common (and apparently increasing) misconception about their 58.5 acre property known as Beals Preserve. Many mistakenly believe it is Town owned Open Space.

Since SOLF’s work managing its open spaces relies on volunteers and charitable support from the public, the detail matters. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve is privately owned and supported by SOLF for public good

Sign up for Rec Connect’s adaptive fall outings & programs for ages 15+

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Over the next few months, the Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Rec Connect program will be holding more adaptive programs. The programs currently being promoted are geared to participants with a disability aged 15 years or older.

One of the events also allows family members (including as young as 6 yrs old) to join them. Read the full article → from Sign up for Rec Connect’s adaptive fall outings & programs for ages 15+

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