It looks like the Town is facing a bigger than usual challenge this year in trying to rein budget increases in. Big drivers for tax increases this year aren’t the same one we have seen in the past couple of years. Read the full article → from Residents may be looking at a big tax increase.
News
Celebrate Reading with NSBORO
The schools are inviting families to celebrate reading, and asking them to RSVP.
NSBORO schools is inviting families to celebrate the monthly reading challenge launched to NSBORO families last fall. And it’s not too late to join the challenge if you haven’t yet. Read the full article → from Celebrate Reading with NSBORO
Job listings
SYFS Business Admin, Fire Chief, Firefighter/Paramedic, Police Officer, Equipment Operator/Truck Driver, NSBORO Schools' Director of Instructional Technology and Science, ELD/ESL High School Teacher, Coaches, and more
The Town is promoting a new opening for a full time Business Admin, and working to recruit a replacement for the outgoing Fire Chief, and a firefighter/paramedic.
In looking at the Town’s website, they are also still trying to hire a Police Officer and a driver for DPW. Plus, there are a bunch more listings for jobs in our schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
Trottier’s Honk Jr – Fri & Sat
Middle schoolers will perform a musical comedy version of The Ugly Duckling this weekend
Feeling game for a little musical comedy? This week is Trottier Middle School’s annual play. This year’s selection looks like an especially good one for anyone with young children. Read the full article → from Trottier’s Honk Jr – Fri & Sat
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Algonquin Indoor Track had a great showing at a state competition over the weekend. But the best news about Algonquin sports last week was the Telegram’s coverage of a Titan athlete’s success in a fall sport — a junior who will be playing for the National Field Hockey team. Here are highlights from last week’s competitions and sports news and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. . Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Community Center Exploration Committee on final report; Regional School Committee Meeting; and much 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
Letter: Wasted Time, Wasted Effort
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Carl Guyer] Read the full article → from Letter: Wasted Time, Wasted Effort
SCAC Grant Ceremony – February 15
Join the Cultural Arts Council to celebrate the 2024 awards supporting area arts
Next month, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council will be holding its annual grant awards ceremony. They are inviting the public to join them. Read the full article → from SCAC Grant Ceremony – February 15
Phone calls will be part of future NSBORO delays/cancellations
Yesterday, the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools assured parents that they will get phone calls if school is delayed or cancelled in the future. Read the full article → from Phone calls will be part of future NSBORO delays/cancellations
The week in sports
Here are Algonquin Titans latest results and highlights, how well they ranked in the MIAA’s Power Rankings, and the schedule for the week. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Obituary: Estelle A. (Durden) Johnson, 78
Estelle (Stelli) Ann Johnson (Durden) born September 3rd 1945 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of Hellen and Eddie Durden Jr, who her children referred to as Ray Ray, and wife of David W Johnson, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 11, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Estelle A. (Durden) Johnson, 78
Obituary: G. Michael “Mike” Hostage, 90
G. Michael “Mike” Hostage II passed away peacefully at his home in Southborough, Massachusetts, on January 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: G. Michael “Mike” Hostage, 90
After School Programs Cancelled & Library Closing Early
Southborough Recreation announced that after school programs are cancelled today. Algonquin cancelled games scheduled for today. And the Southborough Library is closing at 1:00 pm today, with afternoon and evening programs are postponed as a result.
All of that is of course because of the weather impact on driving. Today’s lousy conditions also contributed to a bumpy start for the school week, especially for Algonquin. Read the full article → from After School Programs Cancelled & Library Closing Early
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Proposed Town Meeting Warrant Articles; Regional School Committee, Zoning Board 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 (Updated)