The agenda for the Regional School Committee meeting does not include discussion of Common Core. But an item on the Combined committee agenda might open a window for discussion. Read the full article → from Common Core not to be addressed at Regional School Committee meeting; but might be at Combined meeting
Expect kids to be bubbling over with excitement at the kickoff to the Southborough Library’s summer reading program this summer. Read the full article → from Bubbles at the library – Thursday, June 25th (Updated)
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Rec summer camps and CIT programs offer half day fun for Pre-K to 9th grade
Algonquin’s spring sports came to an end this weekend when Boys Lacrosse lost their division finals. Read the full article → from Postseason wrap up: ARHS Lacrosse falls to top seed powerhouse Longmeadow in Finals
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted on conditions for a Park Central Use Variance. During the meeting, Chair Leo Bartolini defended his handling of the conditions outside of the Public Hearing and a charge that he may be usurping power from the Planning Board. Read the full article → from ZBA chair defends handling of Park Central Use Variance as “exactly the way to do it”
Southborough’s Kirk Westphal will be speaking at the Southborough Library tomorrow night. The local author will be sharing his experiences and reading from his book No Ordinary Game: Miraculous Moments in Backyards and Sandlots. Read the full article → from Author night: Hometown writer on miraculous moments in youth/amateur sports – Tuesday night
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Rep office hours, author night, Comic inking tips, school jazz, summer concert, and Against the Tide fundraiser
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from (Updated again) The week in government: Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm parking, Transfer Station rules, Public Safety building report, and CPC public information hearing
Trottier Middle School’s Big Band presents an evening of Jazz. Read the full article → from Get “Jazzy” with Trottier’s Big Band and guest star Jerry Secco
Organizers of a forum on the pro/cons of Common Core are inviting the public to attend. But so far it’s looking like a one sided debate. Read the full article → from Common Core forum on June 20th (Still seeking Core advocates to speak)
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Every year on or about Flag Day, Veterans of VFW Post 3276 and Legion Post 161 hold a flag retirement ceremony. During the ceremony, worn flags collected from residents, as well as ones from the cemetery that were replaced this past Memorial Day, will be retired by ritual burning. Read the full article → from Annual flag retirement ceremony this Sunday
Southborough Youth & Family Services and Southborough Recreation Department are teaming up again to run their second Summer Music Series.
The goal is to produce family friendly entertainment while supporting an important cause. Read the full article → from New City Cowboys kick off concert series with help from Agoncapella – June 18
A wreck this morning in town resulted in at least one injury. Thankfully, no one was caught in the subsequent car fire. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Car vs motorcycle on Paramenter