An accident appears to have just taken place this afternoon near the intersection of Route 9 West and Middle Road. Read the full article → from Avoid intersection of Rte 9 West & Middle Road
Avoid intersection of Rte 9 West & Middle Road
News
Finn goes Gaga for playing ball thanks to student’s initiative
Thanks to a first grader’s convincing arguments, kids can now enjoy playing Gaga Ball at Finn. Read the full article → from Finn goes Gaga for playing ball thanks to student’s initiative
American Legion Baseball Provides Community with Team to Rally Around
For generations, the American Legion baseball team Northborough Post 234 has been woven into the fabric of Southborough, a cherished tradition that brings the community together. Mark your calendars because the excitement kicks off at 5:30 pm on Friday, June 7th at the iconic Memorial Field in Northborough. Read the full article → from American Legion Baseball Provides Community with Team to Rally Around
Vacancy on Southborough School Committee
Residents interested in serving in the interim (8 month) seat on the PreK-8 committee should apply this summer..
The Town website posted a notice last week, updated today, with news that a vacancy has opened on the Southborough School Committee. They are seeking applicants to apply by late August. Read the full article → from Vacancy on Southborough School Committee
Obituary: Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61
Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Linda J. (Jarosz) Hall, 61
Look out crossing Deerfoot Rd bridge
"It's a jungle out there."
Southborough’s Alan Bezanson reached out with a warning about the dangers that a thriving invasive plant is causing on Deerfoot Road for pedestrians/fishers and the drivers that don’t want to hit them. Read the full article → from Look out crossing Deerfoot Rd bridge
Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
I couldn’t make it to the swearing in ceremony for new Fire Chief Andrew Puntini. But thanks to the Southborough Fire Department, and local media, I can still share some news and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
Congrats to Class of ’24 Graduates (Updated)
Algonquin and Assabet celebrated graduating members of the Class of 2024
Southborough students were part of two public high school graduations over the weekend. Here are some highlights, including news on what ARHS students are up to post-graduation. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’24 Graduates (Updated)
ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
Baseball in Sweet 16 tomorrow.
Since I last posted, one Algonquin teams earned a spot in the Sweet 16, while two other teams fell out of the state playoffs. Here is the latest in Gonk sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA Zoning Mapping; School Committee Office Hours, Select Board update on Verizon Cable hearing and Dispatch RECC, and more
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
MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
Tonight is the Planning Board’s re-mapping session for overlay zoning within a 1/2 mile of the commuter rail station.
The board has encouraged residents within the semi-circle to attend the session. The intent is to identify where allowing new by-right high density zoning would have the least negative impact. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping Session tonight
More context on Neary classroom incident
A reader shared more context around one aspect of the story in which a 5th grade Neary teacher allegedly used a racial slur in the classroom. Read the full article → from More context on Neary classroom incident
Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)
A district message referred to reports of a mock slave auction, use of a racial slur, and calling out student for raising issue.
I just learned about alleged racially charged incidents in a Neary School classroom that prompted investigations and led to two educators being put on paid leave this spring — one temporarily and one ongoing. Read the full article → from Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)
ARHS Sports Postseason Update
Since I last posted, two Algonquin teams fell out of the MIAA state championship playoffs, and more teams have been scheduled to enter it, with some playing today or this weekend. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update