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Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race

Expect to choose between three candidates for the two seats on the Select Board this spring.

by Beth Melo on

Since I last posted an update on the Southborough Town election, more candidates filed signed nomination papers, including a challenger to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Third candidate files for Select Board race

Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th

Teachers (and others interested in the topic) are encouraged to join St. Mark's faculty to view and discuss a film about the power of math and the importance of improving math literacy.

by Beth Melo on

St. Mark’s School is issuing a community invitation, with a special call out to educators. They will be screening an award winning documentary that “has been garnering a great deal of attention in the education world, but it isn’t freely available to the public.”

The film Counted Out focuses on “a crises of our time” and the need to seriously address issues in math education. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion. Read the full article → from Educators invited to free “Counted Out” screening & discussion — March 30th

School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar

There may be a split between NSBORO districts over how to handle religious holidays in the school calendar starting next year. Southborough's School Committee will revote Thursday morning. They could vote to add holidays or eliminate them all together.

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow morning, the Southborough School Committee will “revote” on the administration’s recommended calendar for the upcoming school year.

That follows a tie vote last week, and the potential for a different decision than the one made by the Regional and Northborough school committees. Read the full article → from School Committee Revote tomorrow to deal with split vote on School Calendar

Save the Date: Enjoy “Art in Bloom” at the Library in April

The opening reception for the Southborough Gardeners' and student artists' exhibit is on April 10th.

by Beth Melo on
Art in Bloom 2018 reception (photo by Beth Melo)

The Southborough Gardeners are bringing back a popular past event — their fabulous “Art in Bloom” exhibit. Each participating gardener crafts a floral display “interpreting” a work of art. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Enjoy “Art in Bloom” at the Library in April

Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)

by Beth Melo on

I promised to keep readers apprised of news on who is/isn’t running on in the Town election this May. Today, I learned that there will be a change on another important board this spring. Plus, I’m highlighting a potential vacancy on another. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Change coming to the Planning Board (plus waiting for School Committee candidates!)

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