Algonquin teams have been enjoying success in the Central Division 1 playoffs this week. The boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and baseball teams are all still in the running for division titles. The boys lacrosse team will play in the division finals on Saturday, while the girls lacrosse and baseball teams compete in their respective semifinals tonight. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Algonquin in the postseason
MWDN: Southborough senior housing project on hold
Stonebrook Village is a development that can’t seem to get off the ground. First proposed as a 15-unit 40B affordable housing development off Oregon Road in 2008, the project got approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals in September 2010. But last August, Southborough developer William Depietri scrapped plans for the 40B saying he wanted to build an over-55 community on the property instead. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough senior housing project on hold
Friends of the Southborough Library book sale on Saturday
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their semi-annual book sale at the library on Saturday, June 9. Stop by to browse an excellent selection of fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children, including biography, travel, gardening, cookbooks, health and hobby items in hardcover and paperback. Read the full article → from Friends of the Southborough Library book sale on Saturday
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Postseason update: Assabet baseball in semifinals, girls softball wins voke title
I’ve talked a lot on the blog recently about the success Algonquin sports teams are having in the postseason, but turns out they’re not the only ones. I recently learned that the Assabet baseball and softball teams are chalking up wins of their own. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Assabet baseball in semifinals, girls softball wins voke title
Southborough Montessori school invites parents to open house on Thursday
If you’re the parent of a little one and you’re starting to think about preschool, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Thursday. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school invites parents to open house on Thursday
MWDN: Southborough selectmen revive town manager effort
I wasn’t able to attend last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News was there and reports on an interesting development in the ongoing effort to change Southborough’s form of government. Selectmen voted last night to create an ad hoc committee that will be charged with bringing Town Manager legislation before voters once again. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen revive town manager effort
Postseason update: Algonquin boys lacrosse, baseball advance; girls tennis out
It was a nail-biter for the Algonquin boys lacrosse team last night at Foley Stadium, but the T-Hawks pulled out a 7-6 win against St. John’s in the Central Division 2 semifinals. Sophomore Mike Wood scored the final two goals, including the game-winner which came with just 3:54 left to play. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin boys lacrosse, baseball advance; girls tennis out
Fire department logs for the week (5/29/12 – 6/4/12)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (5/29/12 – 6/4/12)
Southborough police logs (6/1/12 – 6/3/12): A rowdy game of hide-and-seek
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (6/1/12 – 6/3/12): A rowdy game of hide-and-seek
Selectmen won’t accept email comments during meetings
You may be able to watch Board of Selectmen meetings live on public access television from the comfort of you home, but if you want to ask questions or register a comment on any of the items discussed, you’ll have to get up off your couch and head to the Town House. That’s because the board last week nixed a plan to accept input via email during their meetings. Read the full article → from Selectmen won’t accept email comments during meetings
Decision on zoning board reappointment postponed to June 26
The Board of Selectmen last week deliberated for nearly an hour on whether to reappoint Zoning Board of Appeals member Regina McAuliffe to another 5-year term. The board ultimately decided to defer its decision until other candidates for the position could be interviewed. Read the full article → from Decision on zoning board reappointment postponed to June 26
Postseason update: Girls lacrosse advances to the semifinals; rain delays other games
After more than a week of idle time thanks to a first-round bye and some uncooperative weather, the Algonquin girls lacrosse team finally got in their Central Mass Division 1 quarterfinal game yesterday afternoon. Turns out the week off and the rain falling at game time did nothing to dampen the team’s spirit as they rolled past Bromfield by a score of 19-5. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Girls lacrosse advances to the semifinals; rain delays other games
Two spring concerts at Trottier this week: One TONIGHT, one Thursday
Students at Trottier will be wrapping up the school year with two concerts this week – one tonight and another on Thursday. Read the full article → from Two spring concerts at Trottier this week: One TONIGHT, one Thursday