We’re in for another snowy day in Southborough, and that means another day off for the kids. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to cancel school due to the weather. Read the full article → from Snow cancels school in Southborough today
For the second year in a row, thirty-four students were selected to represent Algonquin Regional High School at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s (MMEA) Central District Senior Festival Concert which took place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Saturday, January 15th. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians perform in district concert at Mechanics Hall
At last night’s regional school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron announced that assistant superintendent Ewa Pytowska has decided to resign at the end of the school year. Read the full article → from School district assistant superintendent Pytowska to resign
Selectman John Rooney took to this blog yesterday to again voice his concerns over the proposed CSX chemical transfer station to be built just over the border in Westborough. Read the full article → from Selectman questions CSX safety record, encourages residents to ‘rise up’
Becker College and Baystate Financial Services will offer a free workshop on financial success at Becker’s Southborough facility on Monday, January 24, at 6:00 pm. Read the full article → from Becker College in Southborough to offer free financial success workshop
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
It’s once again time to start thinking about the annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show — a favorite event of mine. The show features students in grades 5 through 12 performing acts of all types, from singing and dancing to juggling and martial arts. Read the full article → from Got talent? Audition for the Southborough Rotary Talent Show!
On Sunday, January 16, freshmen from the Algonquin wrestling team attended a state tournament hosted by Brookline High School. After the morning weigh-ins, the wrestlers were assigned brackets within their weight class. Several schools were represented and winners advanced throughout the day culminating with final matches in each weight class. Read the full article → from Algonquin freshmen take competition to the mat
After just over a year in business, Niva, a women’s clothing boutique in the Town Center Plaza, will be closing up shop. Owner Victoria Plotnik said she decided to close the store because the location just wasn’t working out. Read the full article → from Niva in Town Center plaza closing
No doubt you or someone you know has a horror story about their commute to work yesterday morning. Like everywhere else, roads in Southborough were slick, and the fire department said it responded to two car accidents related to the storm. Read the full article → from A slick commute in Southborough
After 38 years with the Southborough Fire Department, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. has announced his plans to retire in September. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Mauro announces his intention to retire
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Last year nearly 125 people took part in the Northborough and Southborough Rotary’s Biggest Loser weight loss challenge, and together they lost a combined 1,356 pounds. This year’s program officially kicked off last week, but there’s still time to join. Read the full article → from There’s still time to join Rotary’s ‘Biggest Loser’ program
The snow has switched over to rain, but with slick conditions possible, there are several closings and cancellations to note. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Storm closings and cancellations