Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in sports
News
The week in government
School committees' Policy Development, Planning Board, Select 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
Food Pantry needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry needs
School delayed 2 hrs
NSBORO Schools will open late on Monday, January 29, 2024
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs
Police & Fire update
Coyote Season, Invitation to "Commend" officers & dispatchers, and more
Here are highlights from the department’s quarterly reports and highlights from Facebook of incidents and employee recognitions that I haven’t yet shared. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update
Interim Fire Chief selected
Select Board happy that work on dispatch options won't be held up when current chief retires.
This week, the Select Board voted to appoint former Boxborough Fire Chief Paul Fillebrown Jr. to step in as Southborough’s interim Chief when Chief Steven Achilles steps down. (The position is contingent on coming to final contract terms.) Read the full article → from Interim Fire Chief selected
Residents may be looking at a big tax increase.
Unique drivers this year (including Schools & Public Safety)
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.
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