The Southborough School Committee last night voted unanimously to reopen negotiations with the teachers union over health insurance plans. The vote came after the Board of Selectmen reduced the K-8 benefits budget by $120K last week. “The town has decided the budget deficit should be borne by the schools,” School Committee member Marybeth Strickland said. Read the full article → from Schools to renegotiate health plan with teachers union
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Algonquin music showcase happening on Thursday
Members of the newly-formed Algonquin Acoustics club and others will participate in the Algonquin Music Showcase on Thursday night. About 20 groups and individuals were chosen to perform both instrumental and vocal selections. Admission is $5.00 with proceeds going to the Murphy Sisters scholarship fund. The show starts at 7:00 pm. (Photo by oneilkwangwanh) Read the full article → from Algonquin music showcase happening on Thursday
Handwriting may mean more than you think
We email, we text, we IM, we blog. How often do we actually write by hand? Is teaching good handwriting still important these days? Occupational therapist Karen Conrad says yes, and she’ll explain why at a seminar sponsored by the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) on Thursday night. Topics to be covered in Read the full article → from Handwriting may mean more than you think
A regional storm is a-brewin’
Every year the towns of Northborough and Southborough use some advanced math to figure out how much of the regional school budget each town will pay. This year those calculations might see Southborough ponying up an additional $200K — an unexpected increase that is raising some eyebrows. Here’s the situation. There are two different ways Read the full article → from A regional storm is a-brewin’
Finn March Madness Road Race
Despite what you might see when you look out the window, spring is right around the corner, and so is the first road race of the season. The Finn SOS is sponsoring the first ever Finn March Madness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk on Saturday, March 28th. The event will raise money for Finn School. Advance registration Read the full article → from Finn March Madness Road Race
Saying farewell to Mr. Wrenn
Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn was laid to rest at Pine Grove cemetery in Grafton this morning. Services were held beforehand at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Buses carried Algonquin students to the funeral. Photos above by Jennifer Lord Paluzzi, Greatergrafton.com. (Thanks, Jenn) On a Facebook tribute page to Mr. Wrenn, his daughter Elizabeth Nichols thanked Read the full article → from Saying farewell to Mr. Wrenn
Selectmen reduce school benefits budget by $120K
Going into their meeting last week, the Board of Selectmen were looking at a budget shortfall of $120K for fiscal year 2010. By the end of the evening, the budget was balanced, with the cuts coming entirely from the school benefits budget. Town employees — excluding school employees — currently pay 22.5% of their health Read the full article → from Selectmen reduce school benefits budget by $120K
Rotary talent show Friday night
There’s still time to get tickets for the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show happening on Friday night at Trottier. Purchase advance tickets for $10 tomorrow morning in the Trottier lobby between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Or buy them at the door for $15. Organizer and Trottier teacher Pamela Lunder tells me the show will feature Read the full article → from Rotary talent show Friday night
Naming the Algonquin auditorium for Dennis Wrenn, and more on tributes
The Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA) is leading the effort to rename the Algonquin auditorium in Dennis Wrenn’s honor, but they’ll have to wait a while to do it. The school has a policy that instructs officials to wait 6 to 12 months before recommending commemorations for those who have passed. So, later this year Superintendent Read the full article → from Naming the Algonquin auditorium for Dennis Wrenn, and more on tributes
Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
What will you do tonight? I can tell you what Southborough kids won’t be doing: homework. Or organized sports. Or any other school-scheduled activity. Tonight is the annual Southborough Unscheduled, a night where parents and kids take a break from a hectic life and enjoy some much-needed family time. The flyer says that in addition Read the full article → from Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
Dates and times for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn’s wake, funeral, and memorial service have finally been set. His daughter Jessica Wrenn Still posted the following details on Facebook: Arrangements for my father are finally coming together. His wake will be held on Sunday, March 8th, at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home in Auburn, MA. It is Read the full article → from Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
No school on Monday
Photo by MGShelton Those of you with kids in school no doubt received the call, but for those of you who haven’t heard, Monday is officially a snow day in Southborough. Superintendent Gobron tells me this makes four snow days for Southborough (K-8) and five for Algonquin. So, what do you think? Have we seen Read the full article → from No school on Monday
Fees on the rise at Algonquin
From parking to sports to lunch, it’s going to cost more to send your kids to Algonquin next year. At the regional school committee meeting on Wednesday night, Superintendent Charles Gobron said fee increases are needed to fill gaps in the budget, but acknowledged the increases weren’t going to win him any popularity contests. He’s Read the full article → from Fees on the rise at Algonquin
Early info on funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
Many of you have been waiting for information about funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn. Dates aren’t set yet, but Susan Peghiny Faccenda, co-president of the Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA), passed along this information: Arrangements to celebrate Dennis’ life and work are taking shape. Although final dates, locations and active participants need to be determined, this Read the full article → from Early info on funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn