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Parkerville Rd North closed all week — but for limited hours

The closure is only from 9am - 2:15 pm.

by Beth Melo on

The Town announced this afternoon that the “Parkerville Road – North” will be closed all week.

The good news is the temporary closure is actually only for certain hours. And it seems the scheduling avoids impacting most commuters and most families with kids in school. Read the full article → from Parkerville Rd North closed all week — but for limited hours

Industrial Park update: EMC sold off another property; IP Zoning changes pushed to fall

by Beth Melo on

The company that purchased 32 Coslin Drive has since negotiated a deal to buy an abutting parcel. While I’m sharing that news, I’m also providing an update on the Town’s efforts to revise zoning bylaws that could impact both parcels.  Read the full article → from Industrial Park update: EMC sold off another property; IP Zoning changes pushed to fall

Apply for financial aid for RAPs, Camps, & Winter Wishes

SYFS is encouraging residents in financial need to make use of its support paying for recreational programs for children and their annual "Winter Wishes" program.

by Beth Melo on

For families struggling to make ends meet, Southborough Youth & Family Services wants to help make Town programs affordable. The agency is encouraging Southborough residents who qualify to apply for Financial Assistance. Read the full article → from Apply for financial aid for RAPs, Camps, & Winter Wishes

Sign up for March RAP (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.

To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Sign up for March RAP (Updated)

Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” award deadline is March 10th

The Library is seeking nominations for who should win the annual award named after longtime former Library staff member Peggy Tuttle.

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the 10th annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. Read the full article → from Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” award deadline is March 10th

The week in sports

Boys Indoor Track named D2 Champs; more teams headed to tournaments and championships

by Beth Melo on

One Algonquin team of athletes was named State Champions for their Division last week, and others are scheduled to compete for titles of their own.

Meanwhile, this is the last week of the regular winter season for traditional team sports (Basketball & Hockey). And for one Gonk team, a game tonight could have high stakes.

Here are my highlights from Algonquin varsity sports competitions last week and the schedule for this week. Read the full article → from The week in sports

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