The public is invited to see how young contest winners depicted what they love about their hometown. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: YES! Art Contest winners
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
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
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
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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