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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Seeking residents with Building Construction/Design experience for School Building Committee

Apply ASAP to fill a vacancy on the committee to oversee Neary School renovation studies. The appointment will be made soon.

by Beth Melo on

In a post about committee vacancies earlier this week, I noted that the Town would need to fill a seat on the Elementary School Building Committee. On Tuesday night, the Select Board decided that they need a volunteer with relevant experience in engineering, construction or design of buildings.

There is a volunteer waiting in the wings. But a Select Board member highlighted that his appointment might create an “optics issue”. His joining would make the majority of the committee former members of the Neary Building Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Building Construction/Design experience for School Building Committee

Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more

Join a Town committee to help protect Town character, celebrate our history, shape future changes, "give back" to the community, and/or hone skills to further your career.

by Beth Melo on

The Town is advertising its need for two new members on the Conservation Commission. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with current vacancies, and ones that may soon have more. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more

Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)

13% of Southborough registered voters weighed in to help approve replacing school roofs and fixing town roads and sidewalks.

by Beth Melo on

In Tuesday’s election, Southborough voters approved all four ballot questions for debt exemptions. They also voted to make a change on the Select Board. Read the full article → from Pfaff & Stivers win Select Board race (Updated)

Applicant selected to conduct Neary reno Feasibility Study

by Beth Melo on

On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a key stage for studying renovation options for the grades 4-5 school building.

The board awarded the bid to a new consultant to conduct the feasibility study and create schematic designs. (That vote is contingent on successfully negotiating a contract.) Read the full article → from Applicant selected to conduct Neary reno Feasibility Study

May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated)

Learn about the Ballot Questions (on school roofs, roads, and sidewalks), the competing candidates, and other key details.

by Beth Melo on

The Annual Town Election takes place a week from today. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated)

SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”

Police are asking ARHS students to follow safety rules, plus alerting residents about the annual game in play.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring. 

The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.

But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”

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