Woodward kids have been big on multimedia lately with a rash of new videos posted to the Woodfin Podbean site in recent weeks. In one series of videos, Woodward second and third graders review books in the running for the 2009 Wood-Award. The students considered over 50 books published in 2008 and voted for the Read the full article → from What kids are learning at Woodward
News
No contested races so far
It could be an easy year for Southborough incumbents. There are 13 positions open on ten different Southborough boards, and as of today none of them are being contested. Moreover, no one — not even incumbents — has signed up to run for four of the positions. But there’s still time since the paperwork isn’t Read the full article → from No contested races so far
Southborough in the news
Who here remembers V66? Thanks to a story in the Boston Globe, we get to trip down memory lane in this installment of Southborough in the News — a weekly collection of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. We built this city on V66 “We knew people wanted to see life Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Bittersweet finish for Algonquin gymnasts
There was good news and bad news for the Algonquin girls gymnastics team at the MIAA South Sectional Tournament in Hudson this weekend. The good news was they qualified to continue on to the state competition. The bad news was they missed taking first place in the sectional meet by just two-tenths of a point. Read the full article → from Bittersweet finish for Algonquin gymnasts
Amnesty for some Southborough residents
A handful of Southborough residents may get a second chance to make things right with Uncle Sam thanks to the state’s newly-finalized tax amnesty program. According to the Boston Globe, eight Southborough individuals or businesses owed at least $25,000 in back taxes as of August of last year. Any of the delinquents that are businesses Read the full article → from Amnesty for some Southborough residents
Clarification on Wednesday service for Mr. Wrenn
The Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Rose of Lima in Northborough will be read in Dennis Wrenn’s name. It will not be a memorial service. Father Houston says a memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Ash Wednesday Mass begins at 4:00 pm. St. Rose of Lima is located at 244 Main Street Read the full article → from Clarification on Wednesday service for Mr. Wrenn
Parking potential at Fitzgerald’s
Hoping to capitalize on dissatisfaction over the last fall’s hike in parking fees at commuter rail stations, Ramanbhati Patel, owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store wants to convert his parking lot into a lower-priced option for commuters. But he’ll need to get through the Zoning Board of Appeals first. Patel will need a special permit from Read the full article → from Parking potential at Fitzgerald’s
A shift toward full-day kindergarten
Times may be tight, but a 25% increase in the cost of full-day kindergarten didn’t deter Southborough parents from choosing the full-day option. In fact, full-day kindergarten enrollment is going up next year. For 2009-2010, the full-day kindergarten program at Finn will enroll 116 students, that’s five more than this year. Half-day kindergarten will have Read the full article → from A shift toward full-day kindergarten
Dennis Wrenn obituary and scholarship fund
An obituary for Dennis Wrenn, Algonquin’s longtime music director who died unexpectedly last week, was posted on the Britton Funeral Home website. Here’s an excerpt: Dennis was a positive personality whose cell-phone ring-tone, “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life” (The Life of Brian/Spamalot) epitomized his enthusiasm for living. Dennis lived life with commitment Read the full article → from Dennis Wrenn obituary and scholarship fund
Counseling available at Algonquin today
Algonquin students return from February vacation today, and for many that means a return to a band room that has lost its leader. Teachers had a mandatory 6:30 am meeting today to review a statement they’ll read to students regarding the unexpected death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn. Counselors will be available throughout the Read the full article → from Counseling available at Algonquin today
The week in town government
Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. Enjoy. Monday, February 23 Municipal Facilities Committee, 6:30 pm @ Memorial Hall, Fire Station (see update below for agenda) Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall (agenda) Tuesday, February 24 No meetings scheduled Read the full article → from The week in town government
Prayer service for Dennis Wrenn on Wednesday
A prayer service in honor of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Saint Rose of Lima in Northborough (map) as part of the Ash Wednesday service. The Service will begin at 4:00 pm. Funeral arrangements are still pending, but I’ll pass along the details once I have them. Read the full article → from Prayer service for Dennis Wrenn on Wednesday
Doing what he loved
By the time I was a senior at Algonquin, Mr. Wrenn would let me conduct orchestra rehearsals at least once a week. I’m sure he did it in part because he knew it made me feel special — it did. But I suspect he also did it to give himself a break. I mean, let’s Read the full article → from Doing what he loved
Music director’s cause of death still unknown
Some of you may have read that Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn, who died recently on a school trip to Greece, suffered a massive heart attack. But his family says the cause of death is still unknown pending results from an autopsy in Greece. Family members told the Metrowest Daily News that Mr. Wrenn had Read the full article → from Music director’s cause of death still unknown