At last night’s meeting, member Al Hamilton called for an independent audit be conducted of the controversial project for the park and road construction project at St, Mark’s Street. Read the full article → from Select Board member calls for audit of St. Mark’s Street & Park project (Updated)
Maria [J. Hutsick] peacefully moved beyond this earthly life on October 20, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maria J. Hutsick, 71
This Thursday, you can cheer on Algonquin teams competing in the Central Mass tourneys. I also have an update on the big GonkPlex outdoor athletics complex. Read the full article → from ARHS Athletics Update (Updated)
Peter S. Kentel, Jr, 83, of Southborough, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Peter S. Kentel, Jr, 83
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for their 50th concert
On Sunday, Neighbors for Peace held a community Candlelight Vigil. As I previously promoted, the focus was on the situation in Israel and the Gaza strip. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough vigil calls for end to hostilities in Gaza strip
The Town Administrator’s office asked me to share with readers their new newsletter for residents/the community.
While I’m at it, I’m also sharing information about a misleading image some readers may be seeing when they visit the Town website. Read the full article → from Town newsletter & communications
Tickets being raffled for an upcoming Friday night Celtics v Nets game aren’t in the nosebleeds. Read the full article → from Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of art with “friends, fun, and self-care.” Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of Mindful Art
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 (Updated)
Thomas J. (TJ) Thomas, 41, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at home in Dorchester, MA. He was the son of Lynda J. Thomas of Falmouth, MA and Thomas G. Thomas of Port Orange, FL. Read the full article → from Obituary: TJ Thomas, 41
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
It turns out I missed another night of entertainment at Algonquin this week. Tomorrow is the annual Fall Chorus Concert. Read the full article → from Fall Chorus Concert – Tuesday
Teens not familiar with a “coffeehouse” concept may be confused by the title and expect some frights. It’s not a haunted house. Instead, the seasonal “coffeehouse” allows the audience to eat and drink while enjoying open-mic style performances by Algonquin students on the small stage. Read the full article → from Sachem’s Haunted Coffeehouse – Thursday