Did you graduate from Algonquin in 1976? If so, it’s almost time for your 35th reunion. Organizers have asked me to help spread the work. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Attention 1976 Algonquin grads
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And then there were three: Kolenda joins Board of Selectmen

Less than 24 hours after being elected to the Board of Selectmen, Dan Kolenda got down to work, joining fellow selectmen Bill Boland and John Rooney at the board’s meeting last night. Read the full article → from And then there were three: Kolenda joins Board of Selectmen
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Find out how to apply for CPA funds at a public forum on Thursday

When the town’s newest playground gets built later this year at the South Union School, it will be thanks to money from the Community Preservation Act. CPA funds will also back the new volleyball court at Neary School. Both projects were approved by Town Meeting last month. Read the full article → from Find out how to apply for CPA funds at a public forum on Thursday
Spring paving season has begun, so expect road delays
You’ve probably noticed the yellow DPW trucks out and about on the streets of Southborough patching up the damage done this winter. Some of the larger paving projects have also begun, so you might encounter some delays and detours on certain routes. Read the full article → from Spring paving season has begun, so expect road delays
Kolenda wins Selectman race by a wide margin

Voter turnout yesterday may have been light, but the voters who did show up overwhelmingly chose Dan Kolenda to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectmen. Kolenda captured 77% of the vote, while Jeffrey Rosenberg, the other candidate for Selectman, received 21%. Read the full article → from Kolenda wins Selectman race by a wide margin
Breaking news: Kolenda wins race for Selectman

The votes are in and Dan Kolenda has won a seat on the Board of Selectman in Southborough’s only contested race. Kolenda received 626 votes to Jeffrey Rosenberg’s 169. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Kolenda wins race for Selectman
The week in sports (5/9 – 5/15)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (5/9 – 5/15)
Three Southborough brothers celebrate 180 years of marriage
Here’s a great story from yesterday’s Metrowest Daily News about three Southborough brothers who got married within two months of each other back in 1951, and who along with their wives are each celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Read the full article → from Three Southborough brothers celebrate 180 years of marriage
The polls are open until 8:00 pm – Get out and vote!

Polls in Southborough opened today at 8:00 am and will stay open until 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from The polls are open until 8:00 pm – Get out and vote!
The week in government (5/9 – 5/13)

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/9 – 5/13)
Meet the candidate: Dan Kolenda (Board of Selectmen)
Dan Kolanda is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Dan Kolenda (Board of Selectmen)
Hey Southborough, how happy are you? (POLL)

Here’s a story that caught my eye this week. Through its latest census, the city of Somerville is trying to collect data on not only the usual demographic info about it’s residents, but also on how happy they are. Read the full article → from Hey Southborough, how happy are you? (POLL)
Why flags will be at half staff tomorrow: Saturday, May 7

Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff on Saturday in honor of Major David L. Brodeur. A native of Auburn, Brodeur was killed last week in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff tomorrow: Saturday, May 7