Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Town exploring building affordable homes on Atwood St
Town officials are exploring a 1.8 acre lot on Atwood Street as a location for an affordable housing project. At this point, the focus is on a small project rather than a dense development. Read the full article → from Town exploring building affordable homes on Atwood St
Native plant seed cleaning – December 27th
The public is invited to join the Library’s pollination preservation garden club to help clean seeds. Read the full article → from Native plant seed cleaning – December 27th
NSBORO Schools Update
Neary Building Committee status, new IEP process, and public comment open for new/revised Policies
I’m rounding up some news items related to the Northborough-Southborough public schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Update
Obituary: Sandra (Sandie) N. Rossini, 45
Sandra (Sandie) N. Rossini, 45, of Southborough, MA, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Sandra (Sandie) N. Rossini, 45
Children’s Author visit next week
Former Southborough resident, children’s author Susan Lubner, has a new book out. The public is invited to join her for a special visit to the Southborough Library over winter break next week. Read the full article → from Children’s Author visit next week
Diaper Drive
An Algonquin student is spearheading an effort to collect diapers for families in need. The drive, is asking the public to donate diapers in sizes 3-6 between now and January 12th. Read the full article → from Diaper Drive
Fayville Hall Restoration Update
The Southborough Historical Society issued an update on their ongoing restoration of Fayville Village Hall. It was part of a request for financial support to help cover the “thousand things that remain to be done (and paid for)” to convert the historic building into a History and Arts Center for the town. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall Restoration Update
Aftermath of the storm
This morning, 352 “customers” are still without power in Southborough due to yesterday’s storm. That translates to a lot more people — about 8% of the town. Read the full article → from Aftermath of the storm
Obituary: Paul Douglas Renfrew, 79
Paul Douglas Renfrew, 79, of Southborough, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Douglas Renfrew, 79
The week in sports
I have the latest results in Algonquin sports, this week’s schedule, and more on a story I shared two weeks ago on a big team reunion. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Planning session on MBTA zoning districts, Select Board on Public Safety Dispatch and process for hiring Fire Chief, Regional School Committee, ZBA, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Events this week
Animated Advents, Winter Maker's Market, Holi-gay Youth Party, Interboro Community Band Winter Concert, Blue Christmas Service, ARHS Holiday Concert, Gift Making, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Harbinger profiles highlight unusual ARHS student achievements
The fall issue of Algonquin’s newspaper, The Harbinger, featured “profile” articles on 13 members of the school’s community. I’m highlighting ones that revealed noteworthy student achievements. Read the full article → from Harbinger profiles highlight unusual ARHS student achievements