Arthur Keith Piper, 93, of Southborough, died peacefully on May 11, 2016. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur Keith Piper, 93
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The week in government: Main St update; Planning Board request for counsel, board reorganizations
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: Main St update; Planning Board request for counsel, board reorganizations
This week in sports: Wrestling at Nationals
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Wrestling at Nationals
Public Works: Fate of Main St & illegal sidewalk parking to be adressed; updates on paving & Rte 9
There are a few news items worth sharing related to Southborough Public Works. The most notable is a scheduled update on the Main Street project, asking selectmen to address sidewalk parking. Read the full article → from Public Works: Fate of Main St & illegal sidewalk parking to be adressed; updates on paving & Rte 9
Obituary: William P. MacIver, 79
William P. MacIver, 79, of Southborough and formerly of Weymouth and Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 surrounded by family at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: William P. MacIver, 79
Planning Board seeking permission for legal advice on disagreement with ZBA (Updated)
The Planning Board has been vocal about its displeasure with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Now they are moving forward with plans to seek legal counsel on their position. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking permission for legal advice on disagreement with ZBA (Updated)
Girls Volleyball camp for 6th-9th graders; Pre-season clinic for 10th-11th graders
This summer, Algonquin Girls Volleyball team will put on an All Skills camp and a Pre-season Clinic. Read the full article → from Girls Volleyball camp for 6th-9th graders; Pre-season clinic for 10th-11th graders
Reminder: Common scams and distraction thefts
A reader alerted me that she was approached by apparent scammers. It’s a good time to repost the following warning police shared two years ago. Read the full article → from Reminder: Common scams and distraction thefts
Chestnut Hill Farm: Expanded CSA and offerings
The Trustees of Reservations has expanded programming and the farm’s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. The CSA expansion includes more available member shares and a wider variety of produce. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm: Expanded CSA and offerings
Resident news roundup: Basketball players serve, a shining example, and an inspired composer
It’s time to shine a light again on what a few of our newsworthy residents have been up to. Read the full article → from Resident news roundup: Basketball players serve, a shining example, and an inspired composer
Algonquin to eliminate home rooms – straight to class, no transitional start
This week, the Algonquin Harbinger reported that Home Room period will be eliminated from the school schedule in the fall. The measure isn’t part of an effort to address School Start Time issues. Instead, it’s a solution for the school’s gap in mandated educational hours. Read the full article → from Algonquin to eliminate home rooms – straight to class, no transitional start
Teens: Apply by May 20th to become community philanthropist
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is recruiting teen philanthropists. Read the full article → from Teens: Apply by May 20th to become community philanthropist
Jr. T-Hawks Football and Cheer – early bird registration through May 31st
Northboro Southborough Football and Cheerleading will kick off on August 1st. But to qualify for the early bird rate, you need to sign kids up this month. Read the full article → from Jr. T-Hawks Football and Cheer – early bird registration through May 31st
BBQ to support Algonquin Softball – Monday
Next Monday, May 16th, ARHS Softball will be holding a BBQ/Cookout to raise funds for the team. Read the full article → from BBQ to support Algonquin Softball – Monday