This month, district school committees are continuing to talk about changing the school calendar. This time, the combined committees will focus on potential changes to the holiday schedule for next year. Read the full article → from School Committees to talk calendar changes 10/25 (Still time to answer survey)
Pilgrim Church will host the 39th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin next week
If you haven’t been following the story, the Town is considering holding a Special Town Meeting at the end of November. That would allow voters to act or not on the Town’s option to match a $1.9 Million offer for the land, also the site of a historic home and barn. Read the full article → from Deerfoot Road parcel: Town may purchase land, preserve historic buildings, and/or restrict development (Would passing on first refusal mean a long term tax increase?)
The Worcester Telegram reports on a federal judge’s decisions on a lawsuit against Fay School that has made headlines around the country. Read the full article → from Telegram: Judge dismisses multiple counts in Fay wifi suit; charges proceed on alleged retaliation
Technology being beta tested at Algonquin may help reduce risk of player concussions in practices this season. Read the full article → from Globe: THawks Football using robotics to reduce player hits in practice
Marion Rose (Jusseaume) Carloni, 82, formerly of Southborough, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Marlborough Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marion Rose (Jusseaume) Carloni, 82
Kids who love that “silly old bear” will want to head to the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Posing with Pooh Bear – October 13
Assabet Culinary program’s student-run restaurant/bakery will open for public business tomorrow. Read the full article → from Epicurean Room: Assabet Culinary serving up breakfast and lunch – starting tomorrow
You don’t need to be famished to enjoy the annual pie eating contest. But it probably helps. Read the full article → from Save room for the Pie Eating Contest – more Heritage Day fun
The state is seeking public comment on needed improvements for the Route 495 and MassPike Interchange. The Mass Department of Transportation is reaching out to Southborough because of our proximity. As stated on the MassDOT website dedicated to the issue, traffic congestion at I-495/I-90 impacts the interchange of Route 9/495. Read the full article → from Comment on the 495/90 interchange project (and other points impacted by the junction)
The Southborough Library is holding an Animal Origami event for children next week. Read the full article → from Register for Animal Origami for children – October 11 (Updated)
This Sunday, after you drop off your pumpkin for Light Up Southborough, you’re invited to head over to the parish hall for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The church is holding its 2nd annual Community Pasta Dinner. Read the full article → from Community Pasta Dinner – Sunday
Southborough residents are being warned to rid their yards of items that could attract bears. That includes birdfeeders and trash. The warning follows sightings of a Black Bear in the southeastern part of Town. Read the full article → from More Black Bear sightings in Southborough: Police issue warning
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports