ESPN is promoting a film about female football players, including a woman from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough native was “Born to Play” football – ESPN doc tonight
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Obituary: Ramon D. Altamirano, 68
Ramon D. Altamirano, 68, of Southborough died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Marlborough Hospital after complications from COVID-19. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ramon D. Altamirano, 68
Schools on racism: Equity Task force to be formed; committees issue statement on racism and discrimination
Last week, the combined Northborough-Southborough Public School district responded to calls asking for the schools to do more to address racism and bias. As part of the response, the district is forming an “Equity Task Force”. Read the full article → from Schools on racism: Equity Task force to be formed; committees issue statement on racism and discrimination
Petition to change Algonquin’s name & get rid of Tomahawks “mascot”
This month, over 2,000 petitioners have asked Algonquin Regional High School to get rid of the first word in its name and to drop its mascot. An alumnus with Algonquin roots publicly objected to “erasure” and conflating the school name with other issues around the mascot and racist behavior. Read the full article → from Petition to change Algonquin’s name & get rid of Tomahawks “mascot”
Protest for Black Lives Matter – Friday
This Friday, July 3rd at 3:00 pm, a group of Southborough teens are holding a peaceful protest for Black Lives Matter. Read the full article → from Protest for Black Lives Matter – Friday
The week in government: EDC on Downtown Business Village zoning Article
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: EDC on Downtown Business Village zoning Article
Southborough Soccer Development Program – Grades 6-9 sign up now for July
Soccer loving tweens and teens can sign up for training camp in July. Read the full article → from Southborough Soccer Development Program – Grades 6-9 sign up now for July
Mini “blogcation”
I know there is more town news worth sharing, but I need to take some time off from the blog for personal reasons. Read the full article → from Mini “blogcation”
Southborough reports first Coronavirus death
As of yesterday, one Southborough resident is reported to have succumbed to Covid-19. Read the full article → from Southborough reports first Coronavirus death
Combined school committees support start time changes for 2021-22
Last night, the school committees for Northborough-Southborough Public Schools supported a modified plan to change school bus tiers and start times for the school year after next. If implemented, the changes would mean Algonquin Regional students will Start School Later in August/September of 2021. Read the full article → from Combined school committees support start time changes for 2021-22
Superintendent: Racial incident during virtual meeting for Algonquin athletes
Here’s an item I missed from the weekend. Although school was already done the year, it appears zoombombing wasn’t. Read the full article → from Superintendent: Racial incident during virtual meeting for Algonquin athletes
Southborough Restaurants: Indoor Dining, an update on Outdoor & takeout service, and Town approval process (Updated)
An update on the indoor and outdoor dining situation in town. Read the full article → from Southborough Restaurants: Indoor Dining, an update on Outdoor & takeout service, and Town approval process (Updated)
Fire Chief: About 40 residents evacuated after landscaper’s excavator punctured gas line
According to news reports, nine homes on Constitution Drive were temporarily evacuated after a gas line was punctured yesterday afternoon. Read the full article → from Fire Chief: About 40 residents evacuated after landscaper’s excavator punctured gas line
Southborough Police officer stabbed: Suspect in custody, sgt released from hospital
A member of the Southborough Police Department was allegedly stabbed in the back by a Southborough resident last night. Thankfully, he was released from the hospital this morning. Read the full article → from Southborough Police officer stabbed: Suspect in custody, sgt released from hospital