Southborough town meeting voters last month rejected a compromise proposed by the regional school committee to resolve the Algonquin debt assessment issue. That means the issue remains unresolved. The regional school committee on Wednesday night considered how to move forward. The Metrowest Daily News reports many favored a wait and see approach. Several members said Read the full article → from Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
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Photos from the Algonquin performance of Les Mis
Adam Sandler and crew aren’t the only actors in town. Earlier this month, Algonquin students performed a special edition of Les Miserables in honor of the late Dennis Wrenn. Southborough resident Sue Teplansky was there and she took these photos. Read the full article → from Photos from the Algonquin performance of Les Mis
Today is Walk to School Wednesday at Finn
The Southborough Recreation Department is sponsoring Walk to School Wednesdays to promote physical activity and practice safe walking to and from school. Today and next Wednesday, Finn students are encouraged to walk to school with an adult if they live close enough. If not, they can drive to the Arts Center and walk from there. Read the full article → from Today is Walk to School Wednesday at Finn
Girls freshman lacrosse team remains undefeated
The Algonquin girls freshman lacrosse team beat out Medfield yesterday 9 to 5 to keep their perfect record in tact. They finish out their season this week with two games against Marlborough. Lacrosse dad Steve Prior sent in some photo’s of yesterday’s big game. Read the full article → from Girls freshman lacrosse team remains undefeated
Girls freshman lacrosse tries for undefeated season
Steve Prior wrote in to tell me the Algonquin girls freshman lacrosse team is working on an undefeated season. Prior’s daughter Emma Decker is a goalie on the team. They have three games left, with the biggest being today against Medfield. The game starts at 3:30 at Algonquin. And then to finish off the season Read the full article → from Girls freshman lacrosse tries for undefeated season
Class of 2011 yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday
The Algonquin class of 2011 will hold a yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All proceeds benefit class events like prom and graduation. Here’s what they say you’ll find: Bikes, printers, computers, TVs, phones, radios, skis, ski boots, cleats, ice skates, roller blades, balls of all varieties, BOOKS, BOOKS Read the full article → from Class of 2011 yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday
Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
After three years as principal of Neary, Joanne Irish has decided to retire at the end of the year. Irish told school committee members last night that she and her husband are relocating to the Cape. Superintendent Charles Gobron thanked Irish for all she had done, and for her “kindness toward students, parents, and teachers.” Read the full article → from Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
Trottier and Neary jazz bands win medals at district festival
It was all about jazz at Trottier yesterday as bands from throughout the area took part in the Central District Junior Jazz Festival. And our hometown bands had an excellent showing. At the end of the night the Trottier band walked away with a gold medal, and the Neary band got silver. The festival, sponsored Read the full article → from Trottier and Neary jazz bands win medals at district festival
Breaking: Swine flu hits Northborough-Southborough schools
In a letter to parents today, Superintendent Charles Gobron said there are two confirmed cases of swine flu in the Northborough-Southborough school district. The letter did not indicate the age of the students or which schools they attend. All schools will remain open and activities will continue as normal. Gobron urged “common sense precautions” like Read the full article → from Breaking: Swine flu hits Northborough-Southborough schools
NECC 5K race results
Age bracket winners for the NECC 5K Race/Walk for Autism held on Saturday are posted over at Cool Running. Southborough residents placed in several of the age brackets. Among women ages 15-18, Ann Tomassini placed second with a time of 33:59. Among men ages 31-49, John Megan place first with a time of 19:40. Among Read the full article → from NECC 5K race results
More on the candidates for regional school committee
The Metrowest Daily News has more information on the three candidates running for the two Southborough seats on the regional school committee. Check out the full article here, and don’t forget the town election is next Monday. Polls open at 8:00 am. Read the full article → from More on the candidates for regional school committee
Les Miserables to be performed at Algonquin on May 8
A special student edition of Les Miserables will be performed at Algonquin on Friday night in honor of the late Dennis Wrenn. The show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Here’s the cast list: Valjean, Charlie LeBlond Javer, Tyler Jacobson Fantine, Vale Southard Madame Thernardier, Liz Wall Read the full article → from Les Miserables to be performed at Algonquin on May 8
Meet the candidates for regional school committee
Members of the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee will have a lot to grapple with next year, not the least of which is the hotly contested issue of how to divide the Algonquin mortgage payment between the two towns. There are two Southborough seats on the committee open this year, and three candidates vying for them, Read the full article → from Meet the candidates for regional school committee
Early registration for NECC Walk/Run for Autism ends today
The 3rd Annual NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism happens on Saturday, and today is the last day to sign up online. You’ll still be able to register the morning of the race, but it will cost you a bit more ($30 as opposed to $25 in advance). Last year’s event attracted nearly 900 walkers and Read the full article → from Early registration for NECC Walk/Run for Autism ends today