Recently, a story I posted included information that the Conservation Commission denied Park Central’s application. Apparently, that was premature. But it became fact last Thursday. Read the full article → from ConCom officially denies Park Central “Order of Conditions”
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Post-season sports: Volleyball, Baseball, & Tennis to Quarter Finals; Outdoor Track to All State (Updated)

It’s officially spring post-season in high school sports. And all but one team made the playoffs. Plus more individual athletes have already snagged big wins. Read the full article → from Post-season sports: Volleyball, Baseball, & Tennis to Quarter Finals; Outdoor Track to All State (Updated)
Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
Memorial Day remembrences

This past Monday was Memorial Day. But our community didn’t wait for the weekend to begin remembering service members. Here are some highlights from community events honoring the holiday. Read the full article → from Memorial Day remembrences
Principal search update: Algonquin “finalist” named, Meet & Greet Friday; Woodward hiring official

This afternoon, the district announced the finalist for new principal of Algonquin Regional. Sara Pragluski Walsh, Ed.D was chosen to replace retiring Principal Tom Mead. Read the full article → from Principal search update: Algonquin “finalist” named, Meet & Greet Friday; Woodward hiring official
Start School Later advocates take cause to State House

It’s been a while since we’ve heard any news on the Start School Later movement. It appears that with schools like ours struggling to handle the issue independently, advocates are asking legislators to make it a state-wide mandate. Read the full article → from Start School Later advocates take cause to State House
The week in government (Updated)

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 (Updated)
Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
Reminder: Memorial Day parade Monday morning

Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Memorial Day parade Monday morning
Algonquin students streaming: WARHS Radio

Algonquin students are On the Air this spring. Well. . . actually, they are on the web. Read the full article → from Algonquin students streaming: WARHS Radio
Memorial Day observances tonight and Monday

Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery tonight. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances tonight and Monday
Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
Your input counts: Seeking feedback on Town Meetings – deadline May 31st

The Town Meeting Review Committee is seeking voter feedback. And they’re hoping to get it before this week’s Special Town Meeting. (Though, they will continue to collect after.) Read the full article → from Your input counts: Seeking feedback on Town Meetings – deadline May 31st
Calling all poets – Submit original, unpublished ekphrastic poems this summer (Updated)

As part of this summer’s Art on the Trails initiative, organizers are calling on New England poets. Read the full article → from Calling all poets – Submit original, unpublished ekphrastic poems this summer (Updated)