Algonquin Soccer players are offering a youth clinic for grades 1-8. It will take place three evenings next week. Registration is due this Friday, March 10th. Read the full article → from Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic next week at Algonquin
The Combined School Committees are scheduled this Wednesday to discuss, and potentially vote on, the school calendar for ’23-’24. Read the full article → from School Committees to vote on recommended calendar changes
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
Thomas L. Livingstone, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 3, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas L. Livingstone, 85
Last year, the Town’s Summer Camp filled up within about a day. This year, they are giving Town residents a two day window to sign up kids before allowing the public at large. Read the full article → from Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening Monday
One more candidate pulled papers for the Select Board, and two more Town officials reached out to me to let me know that they won’t be running for re-election this spring. Read the full article → from Election Update
Once again, Southborough community groups are organizing a Candlelight Vigil to start off the new year with a call for Peace and Unity. Read the full article → from 5th Annual Vigil For Peace & Unity – March 11th
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
On Tuesday, the Southborough Police Department posted to Facebook photos of a suspect in a break-ins and attempted break-ins at Southborough businesses on Saturday night. Read the full article → from Police seeking suspect in business break-ins
Acknowledging the many concerns raised by Town officials and residents about the proposed Park Central project, MassHousing’s Counsel indicates that those should be addressed through the permitting process. Read the full article → from Park Central eligible for 40B with guidance
A two-term member of the Select Board has announced that she won’t be running for re-election this spring. Lisa Braccio will still be on the ballot, but as a candidate for the Planning Board.
That means anyone interested in running for the Board won’t have to go up against two incumbents. However, there is already one new candidate in the potential running and another incumbent. Read the full article → from Election Update: Changing faces on Select Board impacting other races (Updated)
Algonquin’s school newspaper, The Harbinger, reported on the administration’s efforts to address issues of sexual harassment and assault “through a combination of support systems and consent-positive curricula.” Read the full article → from The Harbinger reports on school response to reports of sexual assualt and harrasment
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarship applications due Friday
The Rotary Club of Southborough are continuing to raise funds for victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Read the full article → from Rotary back at Transfer Station Saturday (Updated – Cancelled)