Yesterday I shared the story of Patrick Solomon, who will compete in the MLB’s Pitch, Hit, and Run competition at Fenway Park this weekend. There are plenty of other Southborough youngsters who, like Patrick, are doing great things on the field. Here are some of their stories. Read the full article → from Young athletes from Southborough have success on the field
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Southborough Library collecting feedback from teens and ‘tweens
The Southborough Library is planning a new space just for ‘tweens and teens, and they’re looking for input. The library developed a survey to help determine everything from why young adults use the library (or don’t), to what services they’d like to see more of, to the sort of look and feel an area geared toward young adults should have. Read the full article → from Southborough Library collecting feedback from teens and ‘tweens
MWDN: Algonquin to cut two classes to stay within budget
From today’s Metrowest Daily News comes word that Algonquin will need to cut two classes in order to close a budget gap next year. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin to cut two classes to stay within budget
Obituary: Nancy Arone Bassett, 60
Surrounded by family, Nancy Arone Bassett, passed away Wednesday June 20, 2012. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy Arone Bassett, 60
Tiny Tomahawks Preschool accepting registration for fall 2012
Did you know Algonquin offers a preschool as part of its Early Childhood Development program? They do, and the Tiny Tomahawks Preschool located at the high school is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Read the full article → from Tiny Tomahawks Preschool accepting registration for fall 2012
Southborough fourth grader to compete at Fenway Park this weekend
Southborough fourth grader Patrick Solomon has proven he can pitch, he can hit, and he can run. This weekend he’ll take his skills to Fenway Park. Read the full article → from Southborough fourth grader to compete at Fenway Park this weekend
MWDN: Health board chief details visit to primate center in Southborough
When news broke earlier this year that another monkey had died at the Harvard-owned New England Primate Research Center on Parmenter Road – the fourth such death at the facility in less than two years – many of you asked how much our town knows about what goes on in the research center and how it’s run. Read the full article → from MWDN: Health board chief details visit to primate center in Southborough
Reminder: Senior Center open today as a cooling center
It’s going to be another hot day in Southborough. The National Weather Service says we’ll see a high near 98 degrees, with heat index values as high as 103. Ugh. Read the full article → from Reminder: Senior Center open today as a cooling center
NSMA annual awards music scholarships to Algonquin seniors
At the annual Algonquin Senior Scholarship night held in May, the Northborough-Southborough Music Association awarded twelve scholarships totaling $7,000 to graduating seniors. The scholarships recognize students for their “commitment to the music programs and desire to pursue music, making it an integral part of their future,” the organization said. Read the full article → from NSMA annual awards music scholarships to Algonquin seniors
Family needed to host a foreign exchange student at Algonquin next year
The Southborough and Northborough Rotary Clubs are looking for a family to host a foreign exchange student who will spend the year at Algonquin. Here’s more info sent along by the Rotary Clubs. Read the full article → from Family needed to host a foreign exchange student at Algonquin next year
MWDN: Southborough Police chief says department needs $70K
Police Chief Jane Moran said recently the department will need an additional $70K to cover a budget gap for the current fiscal year, which ends later this month. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Police chief says department needs $70K
It’s the last day of school for Southborough students…mostly
Most public school kids in Southborough are celebrating the last day of school today, but not all of them. Algonquin underclassmen will have to hang on one more day before their summer vacation starts thanks to school closures last fall. Read the full article → from It’s the last day of school for Southborough students…mostly
Southborough Senior Center will open as cooling center today
I don’t like the heat. I’m the kind of New England girl who prefers cold and snow. I like sweaters and a nice crisp breeze. Needless to say, I’m not looking forward to the next few days. Read the full article → from Southborough Senior Center will open as cooling center today
MWDN: Three large septic systems failing in Southborough
A reader contacted me last last week asking if I knew the source of a “horrific smell” emanating from the area of Route 30 on the west end of town. “Smells like someone’s septic exploded,” she wrote. Read the full article → from MWDN: Three large septic systems failing in Southborough