The details for Algonquin Regional High School’s graduation have been released. It’s not the celebration petitioners are asking for, but graduates will be able to cross a stage, get diplomas, and turn tassels in front of relatives. Read the full article → from How ARHS is (and isn’t) honoring the Class of 2020
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
Fundraiser for ARHS Facemasks for graduating seniors
A group of community members are seeking to fund face masks for the close to 350 member graduating Algonquin seniors. The initiative is part of an effort to allow seniors to hold some kind of Graduation celebration. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for ARHS Facemasks for graduating seniors
Vehicle Parade on Friday morning for Memorial Day (Updated)
Some “Dull Men” are looking to the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend not so dull. Read the full article → from Vehicle Parade on Friday morning for Memorial Day (Updated)
Memorial Day Observences in Southborough: Closed ceremony and a Church Bell salute
This won’t be our usual Memorial Day weekend. This year, most of us are asked to stay away from the Town’s ceremonies. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observences in Southborough: Closed ceremony and a Church Bell salute
Youth and Addiction from the perspective of a young adult in recovery – May 28th
Next week, parents and teens are encouraged to hear from a young man in recovery for an opioid addiction. The online event is clearly meant to help other families avoid the “black hole”. Read the full article → from Youth and Addiction from the perspective of a young adult in recovery – May 28th
Getting the Restorative Sleep You Need – free webinars next week
Southborough’s Jill Vroman is holding more of her free “Restorative Sleep” workshops. Read the full article → from Getting the Restorative Sleep You Need – free webinars next week
Rec Summer Camps cancelled; stay tuned for decision on fields and future programming
Last night, the Recreation Commission discussed summer camps, programs, and playing fields. I’m sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Rec Summer Camps cancelled; stay tuned for decision on fields and future programming
Virtual Author Night: Meredith O’Brien Wednesday
The Library and Rec are working together to offer an Author Night. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Night: Meredith O’Brien Wednesday
Events this week: Open-Mics, Strategies for Parenting the Anxious or Depressed Child, storytimes and more (Updated)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Open-Mics, Strategies for Parenting the Anxious or Depressed Child, storytimes and more (Updated)
The week in government: Rec on summer camps; BOS on budget; Regional Committee on School Choice and budget (Update)
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Rec on summer camps; BOS on budget; Regional Committee on School Choice and budget (Update)
Sign up now for this week’s Virtual Open-Mic Music & Poetry series
Registration to perform in one of the three age groups is due ASAP, with the youngest acts at mic tonight. Read the full article → from Sign up now for this week’s Virtual Open-Mic Music & Poetry series
Chestnut Hill Farm posting Life on the Farm live video series
The farm has been sharing some videos in a series titled “Life on the Farm”. Now, they’re turning that into a twice weekly live event. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm posting Life on the Farm live video series
Reminder: Parenting the anxious or depressed child workshop series
In case you missed the news the first time, or forgot to sign up, I’m reposting the info on the free series starting next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Parenting the anxious or depressed child workshop series
Photo session fundraiser for Chestnut Hill Farm
Pose for a 5 or 10 minute photo session with the Southborough farm as your backdrop and half the fee will be donated to support CHF. Read the full article → from Photo session fundraiser for Chestnut Hill Farm