In need of a laugh? How about some comedy at Trottier? “A Night of Comedy and Improv Smack Down” with comedian Tom Franck and the Algonquin Improvisation Group takes place tonight at Trottier. It’s a fundraising benefit for the Algonquin wrestling team. Franck grew up in Framingham, but now works out of LA. You can Read the full article → from Comedy show tonight at Trottier
There was more mud than snow at yesterday’s Winter Wonderland event at Chestnut Hill Farm, but about a dozen people turned out to walk the trails anyway. The event sponsored by the Open Space Commission promised snowman building, sledding, and snow angels. Alas, mother nature had other plans. Read the full article → from Not-so-winter wonderland at Chestnut Hill Farm
Algonquin students return from February vacation today, and for many that means a return to a band room that has lost its leader. Teachers had a mandatory 6:30 am meeting today to review a statement they’ll read to students regarding the unexpected death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn. Counselors will be available throughout the Read the full article → from Counseling available at Algonquin today
Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. Enjoy. Monday, February 23 Municipal Facilities Committee, 6:30 pm @ Memorial Hall, Fire Station (see update below for agenda) Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall (agenda) Tuesday, February 24 No meetings scheduled Read the full article → from The week in town government
A prayer service in honor of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Saint Rose of Lima in Northborough (map) as part of the Ash Wednesday service. The Service will begin at 4:00 pm. Funeral arrangements are still pending, but I’ll pass along the details once I have them. Read the full article → from Prayer service for Dennis Wrenn on Wednesday
By the time I was a senior at Algonquin, Mr. Wrenn would let me conduct orchestra rehearsals at least once a week. I’m sure he did it in part because he knew it made me feel special — it did. But I suspect he also did it to give himself a break. I mean, let’s Read the full article → from Doing what he loved
Some of you may have read that Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn, who died recently on a school trip to Greece, suffered a massive heart attack. But his family says the cause of death is still unknown pending results from an autopsy in Greece. Family members told the Metrowest Daily News that Mr. Wrenn had Read the full article → from Music director’s cause of death still unknown
The death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn has received media coverage across the state. Here’s a round-up of the most recent stories. In particular, the Boston Globe article is a must read. Video: Touching tributes to Dennis Wrenn (NECN) Video: Teacher remembered by students, family (My Fox Boston) Beloved Algonquin Regional teacher is remembered Read the full article → from Media coverage for Dennis Wrenn
There has been a huge outpouring of sorrow on Facebook over Mr. Wrenn’s unexpected death yesterday. Current and former students, parents, those who knew him through the New England music community, have all left comments and memories. As of this writing, the group Dennis Wrenn: A Tribute had over 1,000 members, including members of his Read the full article → from Tributes to Mr. Wrenn
Longtime Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn died suddenly Friday while on a trip to Greece with the Algonquin Jazz Band. He was only 58. “Dennis was a gifted teacher of music, an enthusiastic champion of the arts, and a strong advocate for effective and meaningful professional development,” Superintendent Charles Gobron said. “Perhaps Dennis’ greatest skill Read the full article → from Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn has died
I stopped by the Arts Center last weekend to check out their first exhibit of the year. The show features the work of Algonquin seniors and includes drawing, painting, photography, and collage pieces. Here’s a peak, but to see for yourself, stop by the Arts Center from 1:00 to 4:00 on either Saturday or Sunday. Read the full article → from A look at the Algonquin Seniors art exhibit
If you haven’t purchased tickets for the Southborough Fire Ball yet, you’re running out of time. The Fire Ball is a fundraiser for the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck for the fire department, and 150 of your neighbors have already bought their tickets. The good news is you’ll have an opportunity to pick Read the full article → from Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
Here’s how the week played out for all the teams. Boys Basketball 02/15: Framingham 56, Algonquin 50 at Roche Brothers Roundball Classic (more) 02/17: Algonquin 65, Somerville 75 at Roche Brothers Roundball Classic (more) Girls Basketball 02/13: Leominster 57, Algonquin 58 (more) 02/16: Millbury 43, Alognquin 39 at Westborough Invitational Tournament (more) 02/17: Hopkinton 24, Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (2/13-2/19)
Chestnut Hill Farm will be a winter wonderland on Sunday with activities for kids of all ages including snowman making, sledding, and snow angels. Or take a break from the activity for a quiet stroll along the nature trails. The Winter Wonderland event happens on Sunday from noon to 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Winter Wonderland at Chestnut Hill