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
The week in government
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SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”
Registration is open for two special programs this month.
Next week, the agency is offering a session to promote “Mindfulness”. And the following week, a “Shelf Help” will explore “themes of gratitude, kindness, and human connection”. Read the full article → from SYFS invites you to explore “Mindfulness” & “Human Connection”
NEF Snow Day Raffle
NSBORO Students can enter a raffle to record the public schools' first snow day of the year. Enter by Tuesday!
The Northborough Education Foundation is raffling off a reason that at least one NSBORO student will be even more excited than usual if school is cancelled this year. Read the full article → from NEF Snow Day Raffle
Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected
In a hearing last week, the Assessor estimated that bills for an average Single Family Home in Southborough will increase by 7.6% as a result.
That’s up slightly from the 7.37 –7.47% increase projected by Town officials last spring before Town Meetings. Read the full article → from Tax bills going up slightly higher than projected
Reminder: Registration for Dodgeball Tournament ends Friday
Kids in grades 1-8 can compete in ARHS Boys Hockey's 15th annual fundraiser
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Reminder: Registration for Dodgeball Tournament ends Friday
Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news
Next week, Algonquin students will hit their big stage to entertain with “a whimsical and witty musical”. It’s a show geared to entertain all ages.
While I’m sharing those details, I’m also throwing in some other news/updates related to the Northborough-Southborough Schools’ music program. Read the full article → from Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news
Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
The parent organization for K-8 Public Schools is tapping into town and school pride (and early holiday shopping) with an apparel fundraiser.
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is promoting a fundraiser that ends this Tuesday (November 18th). Their online shop is offering a wide variety of school themed clothing. Plus, they’re selling an ever wider variety of Southborough gear. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday
Job listing: HVAC/R Teacher
The public vocational/tech high school for our region asked me to share that they are advertising for a new HVAC/R Instructor.
According to Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s flyer, they will “help qualified tradespeople transition to teaching” for the full-time teacher job. Read the full article → from Job listing: HVAC/R Teacher
Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
ARHS qualified to send one Cross Country team and 2 individual runners to this week's State Championships
I have a correction to a mistake I made in last Thursday’s post about Algonquin Boys and Girls teams performance at the Cross Country League Championship. Plus, I have the results from their recent Division Championships. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships
Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements
Starting with next year's freshman class, Algonquin students will be required to meet the state's "Common Core" requirements. The increased "rigor" should mainly impact about 10% of students.
Until recently, the Algonquin Regional High School administration defended its decision to not adopt the MassCore graduation standards. But, thanks in part to the state using special grants as an incentive, ARHS is changing it’s tune. Read the full article → from Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements
Letter: Stay alert on Select Board actions
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Stay alert on Select Board actions
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & School Committee on school building projects next steps; School Committee on Finn & Neary Principals search process; Conservation Commission hearing on Willow St culvert; 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
Boros Unified Ballers — Thursday (Updated)
A fundraiser will feature a good natured competition between ARHS Unified Basketball and Northborough First Responders
ARHS’ Unified Basketball will play First Responders in its second annual fundraiser. Read the full article → from Boros Unified Ballers — Thursday (Updated)
Town receives grant for Downtown “Branding & Wayfinding” project
The $30K state grant will help with economic development efforts downtown. Larger grants the Town applied for to help with Rte 9 development were denied.
Southborough has been awarded a “Massachusetts Downtown Initiative” grant, covering $30,000 worth of technical assistance for a Branding & Wayfinding project. Read the full article → from Town receives grant for Downtown “Branding & Wayfinding” project