Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Fay isn’t the only school expanding their campus in Southborough. St. Mark’s got in on the action this summer with the completion of new faculty housing skirting Barber field near the intersection of Rte 85 and School St. Read the full article → from New green housing at St. Mark’s
Superintendent Charles Gobron will meet with Algonquin students this afternoon at 2:30 to discuss qualities they would like to see in the new Algonquin principal. Gobron started the search for a new principal after the contract of current principal Ned Gallagher was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Related stories: More on the search Read the full article → from Superintendent seeks input from students on new principal
The Community Advocate this week has a story on the search for a new principal for Algonquin. As reported previously, current principal Ned Gallagher’s contract was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Step one for Superintendent Charles Gobron is coming up with a list qualities he’s looking for in a new principal. Gobron is Read the full article → from More on the search for a new Algonquin principal
The planning board on Monday night reviewed plans from Fay school to expand their primary school facilities on Middle Rd. The proposal is to renovate the existing Goodnow House, a historic structure, and to build a new adjoining building. The development will house classrooms, administrative offices, and a faculty apartment. It also includes a playground, Read the full article → from More details about the proposed Fay development on Middle Road
Starting in November, Algonquin will undergo a 60-day, whole-building energy assessment by National Grid to address ways the school could use energy better. The evaluation will focus on mechanics and lighting, according to Facilities Director Michael Gorman who spoke at the Northborough-Southborough School Committee Meeting earlier this month. More details in the Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from Algonquin energy assessment
The Metrowest Daily News has more details about Superintendent Charles Gobron’s decision not to renew Algonquin Principal Ned Gallagher’s contract for the 2009-2010 school year. According to the article, Gobron declined to offer reasons, but Gallagher “believes it is due to politics and differences in philosophies.” You can read more about this story, including why Read the full article → from Decision not renew Gallagher’s contract political?
This just in from the Metrowest Daily News. The contract of Algonquin Principal Ned Gallagher was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. That means Algonquin will have a new principal next year. The hunt is on for a replacement, and Superintendent Charles Gobron says he hopes to have the search wrapped up by December. Read the full article → from Breaking: Algonquin will have a new principal next year
Cyndi Barnes reads “My Teacher for President” to kindergartners at the Finn School in Southborough. (Photo by Metrowest Daily News) Friday was Community Reading Day at Finn and Neary, an annual event that brings adults from throughout the community into the schools to read to the kids. This year’s event, sponsored by the Southborough Organization Read the full article → from Community Reading Day at Finn and Neary
Did you drive by Fay School on Sunday and see a couple of guys with “Shame on Fay” signs? Here’s the scoop. The picketers were members of the Massachusetts Carpenters Union who were protesting the use of non-union carpenters for the construction of Fay’s new dorm on Main St. The first picketer I talked to Read the full article → from Protesters say shame on Fay
The death of Plainville teen Taylor Meyer who apparently drowned after a drinking party a week ago is drawing comparisons to towns who have faced similar tragedy, including Southborough. Here’s an excerpt from an article in yesterday’s Boston Globe: … The death of two Southborough sisters three years ago Friday, the day Meyer went missing, Read the full article → from “You can never forget”
According to the Recreation Department website, walk-in and online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins “Friday, October 23.” Hmm. Does that mean today or tomorrow? A quick call to the Rec Department revealed the answer: registration starts today! The Fall RAP schedule runs November 10 through December 12. Programs are offered at Finn, Read the full article → from RAP registration starts today … or maybe tomorrow
Appearing before the Northborough Board of Selectmen last night, Northborough Police Chief Mark K. Leahy said he was pleased with how the evacuation of Algonquin went earlier this week. Chief Leahy credited good communication among all who responded to the threat, which included personnel from Southborough. More in this article from the Worcester Telegram & Read the full article → from Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
Three years ago this month, tragedy struck Southborough with the deaths of teenagers Shauna and Megan Murphy in a car accident. Tonight the Murphy Sisters Foundation and SADD present “The Drive to Save Lives,” an information session on safe driving practices, at 7 p.m. in the Algonquin auditorium. The presentation is the work of motivational Read the full article → from Murphy Sisters Foundation presents Drive to Save Lives – tonight
According to Metrowest Daily News, the juvenile suspect in yesterday’s bomb scare that evacuated Algonquin is from Southborough. Police have not released the suspect’s name. Northborough police intend to press charges against the teen who admited he was responsible for the hand-written note which he also said was a hoax. Related stories: Police say the Read the full article → from Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough