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 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
Southborough home a finalist in “Battle of the Holiday Lights”
Boston 25 News is encouraging viewers to vote on their favorite of three light displays
A home on Parkerville Road is one of three finalists for a tv station’s “Battle of the Holiday Lights”. Read the full article → from Southborough home a finalist in “Battle of the Holiday Lights”
Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals held the opening hearing for the proposed 40B Project at 120 Turnpike Road. Much of the discussion focused on disputes about the legality of the proposal and the process for proceeding with the application. Here are my highlights and an update on the next steps. Read the full article → from Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
End of year giving in Southborough
If you are looking to support non-profits before the end of your fiscal year, there are plenty of options in town to consider. Read the full article → from End of year giving in Southborough
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Upcoming Crafternoons include Gift Making on the 20th (Updated)
Register crafty kids for this winter's sessions in the Library's continuing series.
The Southborough Library is holding more afternoon crafting workshops for kids ages 8+ this winter. The next one up is appropriately timed for holiday gift giving season. Read the full article → from Upcoming Crafternoons include Gift Making on the 20th (Updated)
Planning Board prioritizing sections of Town to overlay MBTA Communities zoning
The board is working on evaluating and ranking multiple areas of town for proposed allowance of higher density housing
This week, the Planning Board discussed over 20 areas of town that residents had highlighted in mapping sessions might be good areas to overlay at least 50 acres of MBTA Communities zoning. They are working to determine which parcels to recommend be included in the overlay map. If passed by voters, the zoning would allow developers to build up to 15 housing units per acre in the mapped areas. Read the full article → from Planning Board prioritizing sections of Town to overlay MBTA Communities zoning
Big Ryan’s Tall Tales at the Library
The Southborough Library is bringing back storyteller “Big Ryan” to entertain kids over December break. Read the full article → from Big Ryan’s Tall Tales at the Library
Christmas Tree pickup – January 6th (Updated)
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 6th (Updated)
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
The annual "Blue Christmas Service" will be hosted by St. Mark's Church on December 17th
The annual community church service to offer solace to those who need it during the holiday season will be held a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues
Southborough Safe Spaces honored with Abernethy Award
Southborough’s organization to support LGBTQIA+ youth received a special award over the weekend. The group was honored by Wellesely Village Church with the Abernethy Award for “building bridges within the community” and “creating a welcoming and safe environment”. Read the full article → from Southborough Safe Spaces honored with Abernethy Award