
An update on Algonquin varsity’s fall tournaments Read the full article → from Postseason sports: Boys Soccer and Volleyball on to quarter finals

An update on Algonquin varsity’s fall tournaments Read the full article → from Postseason sports: Boys Soccer and Volleyball on to quarter finals
The board again approved a single tax rate for FY16.
The rate is a decrease from $16.02 to $15.82 per thousand (about 1.26%). However, assessors estimate that (excluding the Community Preservation surcharge) the average family’s bill will go up by 1.97% (or $176). Read the full article → from Single tax rate approved: Rate reduced but your bill may be a little higher

This month, Algonquin Regional High School will be inducting former hometown heroes and MVPs into their Athletic Hall of Fame. Read the full article → from ARHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction – Nov 28 (Updated)

The brackets have been posted for fall sports and its a good season for Algonquin. Read the full article → from Postseason sports: Girls Soccer and Field Hockey head to quarter finals

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Hit & Run investigations underway
Walter M. Davis, Sr., 93, of Wellesley and Southborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29 , 2015 after a long and full life. Read the full article → from Obituary: Walter M. Davis, Sr., 93

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: Tax classification hearing, proposed changes to Transfer Station take-back program and violation fines
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from End of Season Sports: Golf 4th at State, Football out of playoffs

Have too much candy in your house? Neary School will be happy to take it off your hands and ship it overseas. Read the full article → from Neary School collecting candy (and a little cash) for troop care packages through November 13.

The Southborough Senior Center is planning its annual Autumn Fair fundraiser for Friends of the COA. They are seeking donations from the community. Read the full article → from Donate items (or services) to the Autumn Fair: Knits, jewelry, attic treasures, baked goods and more
James Frederick Anketell, 82, of Southborough died on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Framingham Union Hospital in Framingham, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: James Frederick Anketell, 82
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Support for entrepreneurs, training for transparent/efficient government, and parades
The Zoning Board of Appeals met last night. One of the big items on their agenda was an appeal of a recent Planning Board decision. Another was discussion of a board policy that has caused confusion. Read the full article → from ZBA: Refining rules on submittal process; encouraging compromises on athletic field

Several professionals who live or work in our community have made headlines, recent and not-so-recent. So, it’s time to catch you up on community news. (I’m expanding this beyond Southborough, because one member of Algonquin’s community is definitely worthy of inclusion here.) Read the full article → from Roundup: Community professionals and employees in the news (Updated)