Registration opens next week for the spring season of boys youth lacrosse for grades 2 – 8. Read the full article → from Boys youth lacrosse – info night Nov 1; Register by Nov 30
Boys youth lacrosse – info night Nov 1; Register by Nov 30
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Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 4th
It’s time for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Look for scouts posting bags on doorknobs this weekend. They’ll be coming back around the following Saturday hoping to find pantry donations for pickup. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 4th
Public Safety Building Committee invites public to info session – Nov 2
Before heading to regulatory boards, the committee in charge of building the new police and fire station complex at St. Mark’s Golf Course is holding a public info & feedback session. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Committee invites public to info session – Nov 2
This week in sports: Golf wins sectional tournament
(image from photo tweeted by @trytko_ann) Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Golf wins sectional tournament
MCAS: Southborough #2 in Math for grades 3-8; #20 for English Language Arts
The state has released MCAS results from the spring 2017 tests. While some stats may look worse than past years, Southborough students actually performed impressively compared to other districts. Read the full article → from MCAS: Southborough #2 in Math for grades 3-8; #20 for English Language Arts
Changing Families: Support for Trottier students impacted by separations/divorce/re-marraige
Trottier Middle School has announced a support group for 6th-8th grade students in “Changing Families”. Read the full article → from Changing Families: Support for Trottier students impacted by separations/divorce/re-marraige
The week in government: EDC on survey results, Combined school committees on school calendar
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: EDC on survey results, Combined school committees on school calendar
Gonk Art news: “Double Header” on Wednesday; Fall Instrumental – Nov 1; other highlights
Algonquin’s Arts department has been blogging news from the school. Stories include announcements on two events coming up soon (or three, depending on how you slice them.) Read the full article → from Gonk Art news: “Double Header” on Wednesday; Fall Instrumental – Nov 1; other highlights
Special Election: Apply now for your Absentee Ballot
Do you have a legitimate reason you can’t make it to the polls on Tuesday, November 7th? If so, you can apply for an Absentee Ballot. Read the full article → from Special Election: Apply now for your Absentee Ballot
11th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
Since the event always takes place on Thanksgiving, it would be silly to tell you to “save the date”. But, for those of you who like to get in shape for the 5K, this is a friendly reminder that it’s coming upon us. Read the full article → from 11th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
“Here, Lily! Where are you?”: Owner seeking lost cat
Has anyone seen her wandering around town? Read the full article → from “Here, Lily! Where are you?”: Owner seeking lost cat
Selectmen adopt policy for filling committee vacancies (2 dozen public spots left to fill)
Communication issues over recent appointments prompted the Town administration team to recommend a process policy. Read the full article → from Selectmen adopt policy for filling committee vacancies (2 dozen public spots left to fill)
Selectmen may waive right to stop development instead of asking voters – decision on November 8th (Updated)
While some Town Committees are working out how to potentially preserve an historic home and keep land from potentially being developed for large housing projects, opponents to funding a CPC project are asking what other future, potential projects could be funded with the money. Read the full article → from Selectmen may waive right to stop development instead of asking voters – decision on November 8th (Updated)
If Only we could keep kids from abusing prescription drugs – film and panel on November 8th
Parents are invited to a special film followed by a discussion panel. The focus is avoiding and/or dealing with drug use and addiction in teens. Read the full article → from If Only we could keep kids from abusing prescription drugs – film and panel on November 8th