The front room of the Library will be dedicated to longtime librarian Judy Williams-Thornton. Read the full article → from Library to honor Judy Williams on Monday
Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
In a recent survey conducted by Algonquin’s Student Advisory Committee, 82% of Algonquin students reported they don’t get enough sleep. But junior Eddie Lowe from Northborough, one of the students who helped administer the survey, told the Regional School Committee Wednesday night that while students may be sleep deprived, they’re not unhappy. Read the full article → from Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 21
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Ludlow native Sergeant Joshua D. Desforges who was killed while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan last week. He was 23. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 21
Photos: Raindrops on rhodies
Yesterday was an excellent day for taking photos of raindrops, so that’s just what I did. Read the full article → from Photos: Raindrops on rhodies
Algonquin to present ‘Waiting for Lefty’
The Algonquin production of Waiting for Lefty opened at the school last night. Performances continue through Saturday in the Small Performance Theater at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Algonquin to present ‘Waiting for Lefty’
Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Southborough residents are invited to attend a community meeting with Governor Deval Patrick sponsored by our state senator Jamie Eldridge, along with State Representative Jen Benson who represents the 37th Middlesex District (not Southborough). Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Since he passed away unexpectedly on a school trip to Greece last year, friends and relatives of longtime Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have pushed to name one of the performing arts spaces at Algonquin in his honor. Earlier this week, they learned that wasn’t going to happen because the district’s naming policy imposes a 5-year waiting period. Upon hearing the news, dozens took to Facebook to express their disappointment. Read the full article → from Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. told selectmen on Tuesday night that self-contained breathing apparatus are “literally the lifeline” of firefighters responding to fires, hazmat situations, carbon monoxide leaks, and the like. He also told selectmen some of Southborough’s SCBAs no longer meet current safety standards. Read the full article → from Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Last night WBZ-TV ran a piece on the latest fad in kid accessories: Silly Bandz. Those of you with young ones know that Silly Bandz are brightly-colored rubber bracelets in the shape of animals. A private school in Milton recently banned the bracelets because they’ve become such a distraction for kids. Turns out, they’re a distraction in our town, too. Read the full article → from Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Who made the honor roll
Algonquin and Assabet recently released their honor rolls for the previous term. She who made the list. Read the full article → from Who made the honor roll
A weekend of successful fundraising
There were a number of fundraisers this weekend — for cancer research, the troops overseas, and for a club at Algonquin — and by all accounts each was successful. Here’s a recap. Read the full article → from A weekend of successful fundraising
The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
It’s going to cost more to throw out your trash next year. Selectmen last night unanimously approved an increase in the cost of a transfer station sticker, from $110 to $140 annually. Read the full article → from The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
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