This week, only one of the four ARHS teams that were still competing in tournaments emerged victorious. Read the full article → from Postseason: Boys Lacrosse heads to finals alone
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Obituary: Mr. Edmund W. Shaw, 99
Mr. Edmund W. Shaw, 99, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, died peacefully on June 9, 2015. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mr. Edmund W. Shaw, 99
SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep – July 20-24

[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep – July 20-24
Planning Board questions ZBA handling of Park Central Use Variance
Chair Don Morris told fellow members he found a decision by the ZBA chair “extremely upsetting”. At issue was the closing of a hearing without sharing a letter from the Town Planner.
Later, Morris referred to the ZBA’s vote to approve a Use Variance first and impose conditions later as making it “ripe for appeal”. Read the full article → from Planning Board questions ZBA handling of Park Central Use Variance
Musical roundup with videos: Hometown girls – Storm Large, Jessie Chris, and Anda Volley

Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Musical roundup with videos: Hometown girls – Storm Large, Jessie Chris, and Anda Volley
Safety concerns at commuter rail stop; Fitzgerald’s hearing continued

Last night, Town Planner, Jennifer Burney raised safety concerns about the train stop (unrelated to the proposed parking lot). Read the full article → from Safety concerns at commuter rail stop; Fitzgerald’s hearing continued
Friends of Southborough Recreation need help

The group is putting out a call for a new Chair and Co-Chair, plus additional volunteers. I hope some of you will answer. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation need help
End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher

End of school gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
Fundraiser for Nepal: Spanish wine and music – June 26

The Southborough Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser to help surviving victims of the Nepal earthquakes. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for Nepal: Spanish wine and music – June 26
The week in government: Olympic Bid community meeting in Ashland; Fitzgerald’s lot, School Committtee, and Park Central Use Variance;

A community meeting will be held in our region on the Boston 2024 Olympic Bid. Plus, the 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: Olympic Bid community meeting in Ashland; Fitzgerald’s lot, School Committtee, and Park Central Use Variance;
Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
Area high schools’ classes of 2015 have completed their graduation marches. Here are some highlights thanks to local media and social media. Read the full article → from Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
ARHS post season update: Tennis out; Lacrosse and Softball on to Semi-Finals (Updated)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from ARHS post season update: Tennis out; Lacrosse and Softball on to Semi-Finals (Updated)
ARHS post season update: Volleyball only eliminated contender

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from ARHS post season update: Volleyball only eliminated contender
Southborough Fire Department is hiring

The Southborough Fire Department is looking to hire a full time Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department is hiring