This afternoon, the Town issued a notice from the Dept of Public Works about the temporary impact of hydrant flow tests being conducted today. Read the full article → from Is your water brown? Hydrant flow testing today
News
Help “Team Odessa” welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees (Updated)
With most of the family set to fly in next week, I’m sharing another request for support for the Ukrainian family forced to fleet their home, and details from a recent interview. Read the full article → from Help “Team Odessa” welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees (Updated)
Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again asking residents (who can afford to) to give a boost to families in town experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
ARHS Postseason Update
Boys XC Division 1C Champs; Volleyball in Final Four; Field Hockey out of tourneys
Algonquin Volleyball and Field Hockey racked up more big wins, and Girls Soccer has been scheduled to play this evening. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
The week in government
Board of Health, Regional School Committee, ZBA, Conservation Commission, 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
GonkPlex progress
Track & stadium field open for community use; Phase one near completion; Turf infill change
This week, the schools announced that Algonquin Regional High School’s outdoor track and stadium field are available for community use — with some limits. I’m sharing those details, plus some others I learned, including a change to the turf infill from what was previously promoted. Read the full article → from GonkPlex progress
Reminder: Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
Southborough holds its annual parade and ceremony on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Reminder: Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
Letter: Southborough’s tax rate policy is antiquated & imbalanced
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: Southborough’s tax rate policy is antiquated & imbalanced
Town govt briefs
A round up of quick items related to Southborough's Town government: 40Bs status, video problems, and the latest newsletter
I have a few items worth noting that I decided to roundup in one post on Town government news.
The news covers video glitches from recent meetings (and how you can view unglitchy versions), upcoming hearings worth noting, a bid update, and the Town’s latest newsletter. Read the full article → from Town govt briefs
ARHS Postseason Update
Girls Soccer is out of tourneys; Field Hockey and Volleyball play this Friday night
Algonquin Volleyball and Field Hockey racked up more big wins, and Girls Soccer has been scheduled to play this evening. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
ARHS’ Addams Family Musical: Buy Tickets & Candygrams (Updated)
NSMA is raising funds by selling Candygrams to deliver to performers and crew of the high school's musical next week.
Algonquin students will perform as America’s favorite “creepy” family in the musical “The Addams Family – School Edition”. NSMA asked me to promote their “Performance Night Candygrams”. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Addams Family Musical: Buy Tickets & Candygrams (Updated)
Reminder: Scouting for Food
This weekend, scouts will come to you to pick up donations for the Southborough Food Pantry
I have a reminder – and some new details – on this Saturday’s “Scouting for Food” collection drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food
ARHS Postseason Update (Updated)
Volleyball and Field Hockey are in the Quarter Finals; Girls Soccer plays tonight
Algonquin Volleyball and Field Hockey racked up more big wins, and Girls Soccer has been scheduled to play this evening. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update (Updated)
Interfaith Thanksgiving service & potluck – November 19 (Updated)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to a Thanksgiving interfaith prayer and potluck. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service & potluck – November 19 (Updated)