You may have read that the Boy Scouts recently celebrated their 100th birthday. But did you know that for 41 of those 100 years, Southborough Boy Scouts have hosted an annual pancake breakfast? That’s a lot of pancakes. Read the full article → from Save the date: Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast
The Board of Selectmen scrutinized town budgets last week. Previously I told you how the library and youth commission fared (not particularly well), but they aren’t the only town departments facing cuts. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider police overtime budget, cruiser purchases
The Boston Globe did a great profile of 13-year-old Southborough resident Zach Levine, who has raised almost $11K for the New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough 13 year old runs to help local school
A list of town meetings for the week of February 15 through February 19. Read the full article → from The week in government
Dinner, a show, readily available childcare. What more do you need for the perfect Valentine’s date night? Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse offers the perfect Valentine’s date night
Nine Algonquin students — including two from Southborough — will head to Symphony Hall next month to perform at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s All-State concert.Southborough students Jason Gao and Steph Bacon will join their fellow musicians at the concert on March 20. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians make all-state ensembles
The ski team isn’t one of the Algonquin teams that gets a lot of press. But Southborough resident Chris Wraight went to their race at Ward Hill yesterday and sent along these photos. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Who knew you could ski in a snuggie?
The Southborough School Committee last night voted to endorse a 3.63% increase in the school’s operating budget for next year. The budget still needs to be approved by voters at town meeting in April. Read the full article → from School Committee votes to approve budget
From the Southborough library, some info on the next meeting of the Genealogy Club. Read the full article → from Save the date: Genealogy Club meeting on 2/24
(Photo by Chris Wraight) Southborough resident Chris Wraight was at the game earlier this week and sent in this report: Algonquin Varsity Boys beat Shepherd Hill 75-37 in a vital non-league game. Senior Graham Turner had 12 points and 13 rebounds. The Tomahawks improved to 8-9, and need to win two out of their final Read the full article → from Algonquin boys basketball wins over Shepherd Hill
At their meeting on Tuesday night, Selectmen briefly discussed closing Fayville Hall as a way to save the town some cash. It’s something the town has considered for some time now. Read the full article → from Town considers closing Fayville Hall
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron has a full dance card tonight. Read the full article → from Two chances to hear about school budgets tonight
If you have a pair of crutches taking up space in your closet, here’s something excellent to do with them. Read the full article → from Donate used crutches for Haiti – TODAY
What went on and off the real estate market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week