2016 has barely begun. But students in Algonquin’s arts programs have already accomplished a lot this year. Read the full article → from ARHS Arts: Awards and performances in music, visual art, and poetry
For those of you concerned about traffic, transportation, and area development, I have a couple of items to share. Read the full article → from Area transportation and development news
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Residents in the neighborhood of Parmenter and Pine Hill roads have been telling the town their roads and intersection are dangerous. Now, they have a doozy of an example. Read the full article → from SWL: Crash driver tracked down in the woods
Last night, the Board of Selectmen announced that they had approved a Preservation Restriction on 84 Main Street. Read the full article → from BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
Southborough Youth and Family Services has announced the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Clear your calendar: Southborough Unscheduled – March 17
Selectmen agreed that the spot wasn’t the best choice. Still, they voted to provide a letter of non-opposition to the dispensary. Read the full article → from BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Did you know that Independent is a party affiliation, which is different than being unenrolled? And are you sure which way you are registered? Read the full article → from Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Southborough will soon offer a way for Neary students to start the day off on the right foot. Read the full article → from Before-school morning workouts coming to Neary
Algonquin Basketball coaches and players will hold another clinic for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls over the upcoming school break. Read the full article → from Algonquin Basketball Clinic for 3-8 graders over February break
At a public forum, Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus was among the experts who addressed the effects of drugs on youth and crime. The focus of the evening was the danger that could be found in your own medicine cabinet.
Paulhus explained the effect of increased drug abuse on our community. Read the full article → from Opioid Use and Abuse forum: Video and highlights (Updated)
Kids attending the next Saturdays at Fay session can learn to become superheroes. (Or at least laugh while trying.) Read the full article → from Fay offers kids training to be superheroes – free fun, February 13
Upcoming hearings cover a controversial solar installation and changes to Solar and Over 55 development bylaws. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Medical Marijuana Dispensary siting and Burnett Estate preservation