Today, an Algonquin Regional High School phys ed teacher was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into a “concerning video”. Read the full article → from ARHS gym teacher being investigated for “racially insensitive” comments on video
News
Letter: Old Burial Ground battle flags divide us
The following letter to the editor is from St. Mark’s Church’s Reverend Phil LaBelle to declare his “act of solidarity with those for whom the historic battle flags in the Old Burial Ground are hurtful” by not attending Southborough’s Memorial Day commemoration. Read the full article → from Letter: Old Burial Ground battle flags divide us
Memorial Day observances
The traditional Flag replacement at the Rural Cemetery will take place Friday evening. The annual parade and ceremony are on Monday morning.
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances
Job listings
Local TV Productions & Technical Manager; Police Officer; Full-time teaching/tutoring jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
ARHS uniform rebrand accelerating thanks to $50K donation (Updated)
The school won a "Uniform Makeover" contest that will speed up the timeline for shifting from T-Hawks themed designs to Titans.
On Friday, the Superintendent announced, “nearly all Algonquin teams will have a unified athletic brand in less than a year.” Read the full article → from ARHS uniform rebrand accelerating thanks to $50K donation (Updated)
Panel Discussion for LGBTQ+ Allies
A Pride Month event is planned for parents, guardians, friends and allies of LGBTQ+ community members
SYFS is organizing a panel discussion to support LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones. Read the full article → from Panel Discussion for LGBTQ+ Allies
Flagg Road traffic to be rerouted on Tuesday
The Town issued an alert that traffic on Flagg Road won’t be able to pass through the section Lovers Lane and Red Gate Lane for several hours tomorrow. Fortunately, it won’t be during rush hours. Read the full article → from Flagg Road traffic to be rerouted on Tuesday
The week in sports
Track wins League Championship; Titans teams in Central Mass tourneys this week
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Sign up for (or sponsor) Cheer Camp
ARHS' Cheer team is promoting the annual camp for 5-14 year olds. They are also seeking sponsors for the camp t-shirts.
Algonquin varsity coaches and cheerleaders are putting on their annual Cheer camp the week after school gets out. Read the full article → from Sign up for (or sponsor) Cheer Camp
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board on Fayville Hall; Board of Health on Odor Complaint; Select Board on potential flag policy
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 (Updated)
Town Website Upgrade changes (and hiccups)
On Wednesday, the Town moved over to a new online platform. I’m pointing out adjustments some actively engaged community members may want to make as a result of changes (and yet to be resolved glitches). Read the full article → from Town Website Upgrade changes (and hiccups)
Police & Fire update
Emergency/Crime response stats, fires, employee recognitions and more.
Here are highlights from the department’s quarterly reports and highlights from Facebook of incidents and employee recognitions that I haven’t yet shared. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update
Letter: Thanking participants and sponsors of the Middlesex and Worcester Senior Conference
This letter to the editor from Southborough’s State Senator Jamie Eldridge thanks those who helped put on/participated in the Middlesex and Worcester Senior Conference. Read the full article → from Letter: Thanking participants and sponsors of the Middlesex and Worcester Senior Conference
ARHS Track & Field camp in Southborough
Trottier Middle School will host Algonquin's annual Track & Field Summer Camp. This year, it's for kids currently in grades 3-8.
The ARHS Track team is holding its “Algonquin Track & Field Camp” again this summer. Read the full article → from ARHS Track & Field camp in Southborough