Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in sports
How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People – Tuesday
Fay School's Ideas&Insights free speaker series will feature the founder of "One Adult" and author of the book by the same name
The community (especially parents of young children) are invited to attend a free talk at Fay School tomorrow night. The school is bringing in the author of “One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People”. Read the full article → from How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People – Tuesday
Town Election at-a-Glance
Details on voting (when, where, and how) and reminders of what's on the ballot and links to candidates' statements
The Annual Town Election takes place tomorrow. Here’s an overview of what you need to know to prepare to vote. Read the full article → from Town Election at-a-Glance
“Saved by the Bell” Improv & Sketch Comedy – Thurs & Fri
Albonquin's improv group is putting on its annual spring show this week
If you’re in need of a good laugh, Algonquin students aim to help this week. Read the full article → from “Saved by the Bell” Improv & Sketch Comedy – Thurs & Fri
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board Hearings, School Committee, 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 (Updated)
Events this week
Election, Ideas&Insights talk, Birding for Teens, SOLF Annual Meeting, SCAC Grant Reception, ARHS Improv, Trottier's Peter Pan, Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale, Mini Art Show, Common Street Concerts, Family Yoga, 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
Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)
I will post more details in the future, but the quick update is — the meeting took over three hours and ended without the required supermajority vote of support.
And. . . I received a question from a reader that I assume others have as well — Is Tuesday’s ballot question now irrelevant? Here’s why I believe that voting on Tuesday’s ballot measure is still important for all Southborough voters. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project fails to pass at Special Town Meeting; There’s still a ballot question on Tuesday (Updated)
Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Some reminders and links about the Saturday morning Special Town Meeting, including to the report that the Advisory Committee issued earlier today. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Letter: School Daze
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Michael Weishan.] Read the full article → from Letter: School Daze
Advisory Report on Neary Building Project to Special Town Meeting
In a report to voters, members explain the reasons behind their split votes of Recommend/Not Support/and Abstaining on the Article.
Sorry for the late, breaking news so close to Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. I just learned tonight that I missed the report sent to me by the Advisory Committee this morning! Read the full article → from Advisory Report on Neary Building Project to Special Town Meeting
Weekend-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Special Town Meeting, Spring Market downtown, Art Reception, and some revamped events due to rain
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend-at-a-Glance (Updated)
Select Board incumbents and challenger made their final pitches at Candidates Night
On Thursday Night, at a lightly attended forum, three candidates answered questions and made their cases for why voters should choose them to serve on the Select Board. Two of the candidates focused on why they should be re-elected to continue the work they’ve begun. A third pitched the need for a change.
Here are my highlight from the event. Read the full article → from Select Board incumbents and challenger made their final pitches at Candidates Night
Save the Date: Early Childhood Fair for families with 0-5 yr olds
NSBORO Preschool's is putting on its 4thannual community event combining family fun with providing resource information for parents of young children.
This Saturday’s event for families with children ages 0-5 will feature activities for tots and access to information about community resources for their parents. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Early Childhood Fair for families with 0-5 yr olds
Peter Pan next week at Trottier: Buy your tickets (Updated)
Performances include and evening and matinee
Southborough students will be performing Peter Pan next week. Read the full article → from Peter Pan next week at Trottier: Buy your tickets (Updated)