The Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization (APTO) passed along some important start-of-year dates. You can find more information on preparations for the school year — along with advice especially for freshmen and their parents — in the APTO August newsletter. 8/24 – Sports physicals, 8:00 am 8/24 – Football tryouts, 8:00 am 8/24-26 – Band camp, 6:00 Read the full article → from Sports tryouts, band camp, freshmen orientation and more at Algonquin
On the market this week
Another million-dollar home went on the market this week, this time on Sears Road. Meanwhile there’s been no shortage of movement on the other end of the price scale with five houses sold or pending this week all under $400K. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Another day, another power outage
My house was one of about 360 in Southborough that lost power this afternoon. The electricity went out at around 4:20 and came back shortly before 5:00. Perhaps it was all those air conditioners running at full blast. I’ve complained before about the number of power outages we have in Southborough. A while ago I Read the full article → from Another day, another power outage
Tough questions about a new ladder truck
One of the items you’ll get to vote on at the special town meeting next month is whether to appropriate money for a new ladder truck. The precise amount of money and where the funds would come from are still to be determined, but total cost estimates are in the $900K range. About $350K has Read the full article → from Tough questions about a new ladder truck
Southborough resident holds vigil against violence
If you drove past the intersection of Routes 30 and 85 earlier this week, you might have noticed Southborough resident Jim Shay sitting in a lawnchair at the edge of St. Mark’s field. A sign next to him announced the purpose: it was a vigil against family violence. Shay told the Metrowest Daily News, “I’m Read the full article → from Southborough resident holds vigil against violence
It’s an end of summer celebration at Summer Nights
Sometimes when things don’t go according to plan, it’s a blessing in disguise. The organizers of Southborough’s annual Summer Nights celebration might agree. Last year the event was supposed to take place in June, but rain caused it to be rescheduled to late August. Residents seemed to like the change. “Last year people really seemed Read the full article → from It’s an end of summer celebration at Summer Nights
‘Grown Ups’ take 2
It wasn’t quite the production it was the first time around, but the movie was back in town yesterday. Word is they needed more footage of extras walking into Pilgrim Church. No road closures, no crowds, no stars. Just a quiet day on the set. In other ‘Grown Ups’ news, the cast spent some time Read the full article → from ‘Grown Ups’ take 2
Senior Center spends some movie cash
Thanks to Adam Sandler and his crew, the Senior Center will be getting some folding tables, a new photocopier, and maybe a nice lunch. Senior Center coordinator Pam Lefrancois asked selectmen last week for approval to spend up to $4,500 of the $7,000 they got from Columbia Pictures last May. The funds will go toward Read the full article → from Senior Center spends some movie cash
Advisory Committee proposes linking PILOT agreements to new construction
Over the past several months, selectmen have met with nonprofits in an attempt to boost their contributions to the town. While some of the discussions have borne fruit — mostly in donations to the ladder truck fund — selectmen still consider the relationship between the town and its nonprofits inequitable. Last week selectmen formed a committee Read the full article → from Advisory Committee proposes linking PILOT agreements to new construction
Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours in September
Start working on your questions. State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at Red Barn on Friday, September 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. Read the full article → from Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours in September
Open auditions for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers
The Assabet Valley Mastersigners, a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities, will hold open auditions in a few weeks. The group performs three concerts each year — one in November, one in March, and one in May. They also hold a Messiah sing-along in December. The group was Read the full article → from Open auditions for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers
Update on the search for a new police chief
Today is the last day to submit an application to be Southborough’s chief of police. Search committee chairwoman Desiree Aselbekian said she didn’t know offhand how many resumes have been submitted, but she told selectmen that resumes “have been coming in.” Aselbekian updated selectmen last week on how the search for a new police chief has Read the full article → from Update on the search for a new police chief
Southborough kids head back to school soon
It’s hard to believe, but school starts in just over two weeks. Teachers return on Monday, August 31, and the first day of school is two days later on Wednesday, September 2. And while that doesn’t seem very far away, this year’s start date is actually on the later side. As a point of comparison, Read the full article → from Southborough kids head back to school soon
The week in government
There are just a handful of meetings this week. Here’s the schedule. Monday, August 17 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, August 18 No meetings scheduled Wednesday, August 19 Board of Health, 6:30 pm @ Board of Health Office, Cordaville Hall Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall Thursday, August 20 Community Preservation Committee, Read the full article → from The week in government