Children of Eden is being performed at St. Rose of Lima in Northborough on March 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30 pm. Read the full article → from Southborough students take part in ‘Children of Eden’
Southborough students take part in ‘Children of Eden’
Register now for fall NSYFCA football and cheer programs
It may be difficult to start thinking about next fall when we haven’t even hit springtime yet, but Northborough Southborough Youth Football & Cheer Association has opened up registration for its fall season. Read the full article → from Register now for fall NSYFCA football and cheer programs
Still time to sign up for Finn March Madness
With the start of March Madness today, it seems like the perfect opportunity to remind you that there’s still time to sign up for a bit of madness closer to home. The Third Annual Finn March Madness 5K Run/2K Walk takes place on Saturday, March 26. Read the full article → from Still time to sign up for Finn March Madness
Selectmen share budget concerns with legislators
Southborough’s three state legislators told selectmen something last night they already knew: it’s going to be a tough budget year. Read the full article → from Selectmen share budget concerns with legislators
Algonquin receives national honor for AP classes
Algonquin can now add another award to its resume. At last night’s Regional School Committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron announced that the school recently had been honored by the College Board for it’s college-level AP courses. Read the full article → from Algonquin receives national honor for AP classes
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Reminder: St. Patrick’s Day party on Thursday
Have you registered yet for the Friends of Southborough Recreation’s annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Thursday? If not there’s still time. Read the full article → from Reminder: St. Patrick’s Day party on Thursday
Free chamber music concert at Pilgrim Church on Friday
On Friday, March 18, clarinetist and Southborough resident Peter Arvantely will perform a free concert at Pilgrim Church. The program will feature mainly classical chamber music by Brahms. Read the full article → from Free chamber music concert at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Local puppeteer at the Southborough Library on Friday
Southborough puppeteer Deborah Costine will entertain the young ones on Friday, March 18 at the Southborough Public Library with a selection of shadow stories. Read the full article → from Local puppeteer at the Southborough Library on Friday
Good question: Is there money in the budget to fix our roads?
In this week’s open thread, commenter Papa Rosa pondered what effect the current budget crunch will have on much-needed road repairs. In particular, he asked what roads are slated to be repaved this year. I talked with DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan to find out. Read the full article → from Good question: Is there money in the budget to fix our roads?
Selectmen balance budget, but want more reductions
Selectmen last night approved a balanced budget, but said they want to see it reduced even further to minimize the tax increase on residents. The $46M budget they approved would mean a tax increase of approximately 4.5% next year. Read the full article → from Selectmen balance budget, but want more reductions
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
UPDATED: Algonquin girls basketball falls in the state semi-finals (with photos)
It was a heartbreaker for the Algonquin girls basketball team last night. After coming from behind at the end of regulation to force the game into overtime, the girls lost their state semi-final match to Amherst by a score of 49-45. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Algonquin girls basketball falls in the state semi-finals (with photos)
Grammy winner Jeff Coffin to headline Algonquin Jazz Night
Three-time Grammy winner Jeff Coffin — a member of both Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and the Dave Matthews Band — will perform with Algonquin, Melican, and Trottier students at this year’s annual Jazz Night concert on March 23. Read the full article → from Grammy winner Jeff Coffin to headline Algonquin Jazz Night