The Town has announced that nearby, Drive thru COVID tests are about to become available to residents. Read the full article → from Drive thru Covid Tests available starting Monday
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ARHS Boosters’ Brick Fundraiser: Leave Your Legacy
Algonquin Regional High’s Boosters club is promoting a “Leave Your Legacy Fundraiser”. Read the full article → from ARHS Boosters’ Brick Fundraiser: Leave Your Legacy
ALS Weekend: October 9-11 at the Southborough Golf Club (Updated)
Heritage Day weekend will be the Town’s 3rd annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS Weekend: October 9-11 at the Southborough Golf Club (Updated)
Food Truck Festival: Details on Sept 29th event
I’m sharing the details on this Wednesday’s Food Truck Festival. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival: Details on Sept 29th event
Learn about “Safe Space LGBTQ+” discussion group for teens and allies – Friday
Pilgrim Church asked me to share news on a new support group they are launching for LBGTQ+ junior and senior high youth and their friends and allies. Read the full article → from Learn about “Safe Space LGBTQ+” discussion group for teens and allies – Friday
Town phones temporarily down: Call 9-1-1 for emergencies (Updated)
This afternoon, the phone lines went down for most of the Town’s municipal buildings. That includes the Public Safety Station and Town Hall. Read the full article → from Town phones temporarily down: Call 9-1-1 for emergencies (Updated)
This week in sports: Football shutout Groton-Donstable; Girls Volleyball racked up 3 more wins
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Football shutout Groton-Donstable; Girls Volleyball racked up 3 more wins
The week in government: Planning on Ken’s Foods warehouse expansion; BOS closing Special Town Meeting Warrant
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 on Ken’s Foods warehouse expansion; BOS closing Special Town Meeting Warrant
ARHS Mascot Update: Nipmucs and other Native tribes object to use of “Thunderhawks”
Algonquin is studying what symbol should replace the Tomahawks for their Athletics mascot on gym floors and uniforms. It’s unlikely to be an alternative version of T-Hawks. Read the full article → from ARHS Mascot Update: Nipmucs and other Native tribes object to use of “Thunderhawks”
Covid Update: Latest reports from NSBORO and the state
An update on Covid cases in town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Latest reports from NSBORO and the state
Two evenings with “ONE” author, Southborough’s Jennifer De Leon – next week
Events promoted as part of a “ONE” read initiative, featuring a Southborough author’s essays, are coming up next week. Read the full article → from Two evenings with “ONE” author, Southborough’s Jennifer De Leon – next week
Youth Basketball: Register now for Travel (and Town)
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially players looking to make a travel team. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now for Travel (and Town)
News roundup: Town pursuing grant funds and revisiting Trails Committee charge; St. Mark’s dorm financing; and Halloran CR approved
I’m rounding up a number of stories covered elsewhere that I have yet to share. Read the full article → from News roundup: Town pursuing grant funds and revisiting Trails Committee charge; St. Mark’s dorm financing; and Halloran CR approved
Obituary: Viola M. (Bigelow) Laptewicz, 99
Viola (Bigelow) Laptewicz, 99, of Shrewsbury and formerly a longtime resident of Southborough passed away on September 15, at Shrewsbury Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Viola M. (Bigelow) Laptewicz, 99