The ARHS Track team is holding its “Algonquin Track & Field Camp” again this summer. Read the full article → from Reminder: Track & Field camp for K-8
Reminder: Track & Field camp for K-8
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Supporting Ukraine: Rotary thanks donors to refugee fund; Neighbors for Peace statement
Two community organizations in Southborough asked me to share statements related to supporting those impacted by the war in Ukraine. Read the full article → from Supporting Ukraine: Rotary thanks donors to refugee fund; Neighbors for Peace statement
Algonquin & Sobo K-8 Schools’ latest rankings (Updated)
This spring both U.S News & World Report and the website Niche released their rankings for public high schools. Algonquin’s rankings went up slightly in both. An updated ranking by Niche of K-12 schools also gave high marks to Southborough’s elementary and middle school. Read the full article → from Algonquin & Sobo K-8 Schools’ latest rankings (Updated)
Town Meeting Wrap Up: Noise Bylaw, PILOT Committee, and clarifying Neary Feasibility Study (Updated)
A lot happened at last week’s Annual Town Meeting. Here is my final coverage on the discussions and votes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Wrap Up: Noise Bylaw, PILOT Committee, and clarifying Neary Feasibility Study (Updated)
Obituary: Eugene G. Ferris, 68
Eugene G. Ferris, 68, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eugene G. Ferris, 68
Town Election: winners are Debbie DeMuria and Joan Frank; women rule Southborough’s big boards
Debbie DeMuria won the race for the Planning Board last night. Read the full article → from Town Election: winners are Debbie DeMuria and Joan Frank; women rule Southborough’s big boards
Town Meeting votes to postpone Articles on trees, oversight, and election recalls, forces through removing Trails’ Associate Members (Updated)
Select Board members weren’t the only officials to request Town Meeting Article postponements, and or be outvoted on the motion. Meanwhile, two other Articles were indefinitely postponed at the request of voters. Read the full article → from Town Meeting votes to postpone Articles on trees, oversight, and election recalls, forces through removing Trails’ Associate Members (Updated)
Covid Update: Southborough numbers spike; NSBORO recommends wearing masks this week
NSBORO isn’t reinstating a mask mandate at this time. But it is warning of reason for students to wear a mask this week, especially in Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough numbers spike; NSBORO recommends wearing masks this week
Annual Town Meeting: Voters object to Town starting St Mark’s Street project without easement approval (Updated)
Last night, voters used two Articles to send a clear signal to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Voters object to Town starting St Mark’s Street project without easement approval (Updated)
Town Election is Tuesday: Vote for Planning Board and Regional School Committee
This Tuesday, May 10th, is the Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election is Tuesday: Vote for Planning Board and Regional School Committee
Town Meeting honored service of longtime volunteers and late residents/employees
Recap of those honored and remembered on Wednesday night. Read the full article → from Town Meeting honored service of longtime volunteers and late residents/employees
SFD & Community honor Lisa Thompson
Members of the Southborough Fire Department and others honored Lisa Thompson at her funeral on Friday. A GoFundMe has been created to support her family. Read the full article → from SFD & Community honor Lisa Thompson
The week in sports
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
The week in government: Planning Board, School Committee, and more
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: Planning Board, School Committee, and more