Superintendent Charles Gobron sent an update to Algonquin parents this evening via the automated telephone system. Here’s what we’ve learned about the evacuation earlier today. Northborough police and fire investigators searched the building and found no “devices.” Southborough, Westborough, and state police aided the search. After further investigation, Northborough police determined the threat was a Read the full article → from More details on the Algonquin threat
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Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
Students at Algonquin were sent home shortly after 11 a.m. today in response to a written threat. Not many details are available at this point, but you can read what’s known in this article by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: More details here. Read the full article → from Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
Southborough’s Gravestone Girls
Graveyard Girl Brenda Sullivan shows her group’s wares at Heritage Day in Southborough. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Southborough residents Brenda Sullivan and Maggie White, who along with Melissa Anderson of Worcester, make art out of gravestone carvings, were profiled in a recent Metrowest Daily News article. The Gravestone Girls use a casting process to Read the full article → from Southborough’s Gravestone Girls
A fun way to help the Belties
Belties at Breakneck Hill Farm. (Photo from southboroughbelties.org) You’ve heard of swimming with the dolphins, how about running with the cows? You’ll have your chance to do just that at the first annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Cross Country Race and Fitness Walk on November 9th. (Okay, you won’t exactly get to run with the Read the full article → from A fun way to help the Belties
Conservation Commission cites concerns about Woodland Meadows
Woodland Meadows is a proposed 4-story, 40-unit condo complex at 84 Turnpike Rd. It’s a 40B, meaning certain zoning laws can be relaxed in return for a portion of the development being affordable housing. But at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the Southborough Conservation Commission urged the ZBA not to waive permits related Read the full article → from Conservation Commission cites concerns about Woodland Meadows
Saturday Soccer
How many scenes like this played out all over Southborough today? It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for it. … And in case you’re wondering, Southborough won the game 4-3 over Concord-Carlisle. Read the full article → from Saturday Soccer
Sports Friday (10/17)
Algonquin’s Eliot Tear (left) collides with Milford’s Jimmy Ney during Thursday’s game. (Metrowest Daily News) Friday, Oct. 10 Football: Algonquin 7, Marlborough 33 (more…) Girls volleyball: Algonquin 2, Wachusett 3 (more…) Saturday, Oct. 11 Boys Soccer: Algonquin 2, Wachusett 1 Girls Soccer: Algonquin 1, Wachusett 1 (more…) Tuesday, Oct. 14 Boys Soccer: Algonquin 4, Read the full article → from Sports Friday (10/17)
Hopkinton water plant controversy
Cedar Swamp. Photo from Cedar Swamp Conservation Trust. A proposed waste-water treatment plant in Hopkinton has the potential to impact Southborough. The town has received approval from local boards and the Department of Environmental Protection to build the plant on Fruit St., but local environmentalists have filed suit to block the project contending it would Read the full article → from Hopkinton water plant controversy
Reminder: Senior Center collecting donations for the troops this weekend
As I posted earlier, the Senior Center is shipping off care packages to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and they’re looking for donations. Volunteers will be on hand at the Senior Center this weekend to accept your donations (Saturday 9-4 and Sunday 9-3). Not sure what the troops need? Check out this list: Food Read the full article → from Reminder: Senior Center collecting donations for the troops this weekend
I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
From the police log for October 1: 4:58 p.m.- Police received a report of a large turtle blocking traffic in the middle of Central Street. Police responded and removed the turtle. Read the full article → from I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
New Town House hours
Note that starting November 3, the Town House will have new hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm It’s a trial period with the new hours in effect until March 27, 2009. Read the full article → from New Town House hours
Algonquin students vie for National Merit Scholarships
Eighteen Algonquin students were selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as finalists or commended students based on their PSAT scores. Four of the 18 are semifinalists which means they’re in competition for scholarships to be awarded in 2009. The four are Charlie Chung, Grace Gohlke, Katherine Pieper and Helen Yang. The students were Read the full article → from Algonquin students vie for National Merit Scholarships
Seeking Project Friend participants
From Southborough Youth and Family Services: Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking for “Little Friends” to participate in this year’s Project Friend program. Your child will be paired with a “Big Friend,” a volunteer from Algonquin Regional High school, to form a friendship with and spend time with once a week in a supervised Read the full article → from Seeking Project Friend participants
More Fay expansion plans
Fay School is expanding in all directions. There’s the current construction of a new dorm on Main St. On the other side of campus, the school has proposed a new classroom building off Middle Rd. Fay presented a preliminary plan to the Board of Selectmen at their October 7 meeting. The new building would house Read the full article → from More Fay expansion plans