The death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn has received media coverage across the state. Here’s a round-up of the most recent stories. In particular, the Boston Globe article is a must read. Video: Touching tributes to Dennis Wrenn (NECN) Video: Teacher remembered by students, family (My Fox Boston) Beloved Algonquin Regional teacher is remembered Read the full article → from Media coverage for Dennis Wrenn
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Tributes to Mr. Wrenn
There has been a huge outpouring of sorrow on Facebook over Mr. Wrenn’s unexpected death yesterday. Current and former students, parents, those who knew him through the New England music community, have all left comments and memories. As of this writing, the group Dennis Wrenn: A Tribute had over 1,000 members, including members of his Read the full article → from Tributes to Mr. Wrenn
Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn has died
Longtime Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn died suddenly Friday while on a trip to Greece with the Algonquin Jazz Band. He was only 58. “Dennis was a gifted teacher of music, an enthusiastic champion of the arts, and a strong advocate for effective and meaningful professional development,” Superintendent Charles Gobron said. “Perhaps Dennis’ greatest skill Read the full article → from Algonquin music teacher Dennis Wrenn has died
Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
If you haven’t purchased tickets for the Southborough Fire Ball yet, you’re running out of time. The Fire Ball is a fundraiser for the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck for the fire department, and 150 of your neighbors have already bought their tickets. The good news is you’ll have an opportunity to pick Read the full article → from Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
Algonquin sports wrap-up (2/13-2/19)
Here’s how the week played out for all the teams. Boys Basketball 02/15: Framingham 56, Algonquin 50 at Roche Brothers Roundball Classic (more) 02/17: Algonquin 65, Somerville 75 at Roche Brothers Roundball Classic (more) Girls Basketball 02/13: Leominster 57, Algonquin 58 (more) 02/16: Millbury 43, Alognquin 39 at Westborough Invitational Tournament (more) 02/17: Hopkinton 24, Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (2/13-2/19)
What your neighbors are saying about multi-family housing
(This is the last in a series of posts about last week’s open meeting on zoning review. A group of residents and committee members who assembled at the Town House were asked five questions related to zoning. I’ll cover one question each day this week. Up today is multi-family housing.) Of all the questions posed Read the full article → from What your neighbors are saying about multi-family housing
A chilly training assignment for the fire department
Members of the Southborough Fire Department practiced their ice rescue skills this week while a crew from WBZ-TV looked on. Firefighters simulated a rescue with one firefighter in the water and another coming to his aid. You can view an excellent series of photos on the fire department website. WBZ-TV reporter Peg Rusconi interviewed Fire Read the full article → from A chilly training assignment for the fire department
Southborough on Facebook
It’s not hard to find a group of like-minded people on Facebook. There are groups for just about everything. From the mundane — travel, cooking, politics — to groups that are a bit more, well, out-there, like People Who Always Have To Spell Their Names For Other People, I Flip My Pillow Over to Get Read the full article → from Southborough on Facebook
What your neighbors have to say about permitting
(This is the fourth in a series of posts about last week’s open meeting on zoning review. A group of residents and committee members who assembled at the Town House were asked five questions related to zoning. I’ll cover one question each day this week. Next up is the permitting process.) If you wanted to Read the full article → from What your neighbors have to say about permitting
Weekly fire department log posted
From smoke scares to gas leaks, find out what your fire department has been up to by reading the latest logs. Read the full article → from Weekly fire department log posted
Route 9 crash from last week
It was an unlucky Friday the 13th for one driver involved in a single-car accident on Route 9 at Central Street. The driver collided with the center divider on Route 9 just after 10:00 pm. He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Debris from the impact closed two lanes of Route 9 Read the full article → from Route 9 crash from last week
One more reason to conserve water
The more you use, the more you’ll pay. I wasn’t at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, but the Metrowest Daily News reports selectmen approved new water rates based on quarterly usage. The town has always had usage-based rates, but the cost for those who use a lot of water will go up. Read the full article → from One more reason to conserve water
Southborough in the news
Each week I bring you a collection of quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. This week the stories center around two main themes: the economy and autism. J-Mac inspires Trottier students “The topic I want to talk to you about is that dreams do come true. Life is full Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
A new way to pay for school lunches
Your days of scrounging around for dollar bills so your kid can buy lunch at school are coming to an end. Southborough schools will soon implement a pre-pay system for lunches. Director of Business for the Northborough-Southborough School District Cheryl Levesque says the system will be a low-tech one at first, probably taking the form Read the full article → from A new way to pay for school lunches