Last week Fay School formally announced their new kindergarten and pre-kindergarten program to begin in 2010. From the press release: The Pre-K and Kindergarten learning process will focus on an “inquiry-based” method, in which teachers lead a dynamic and student-centered curriculum driven by the joy of discovery and purposeful play. The program will be housed Read the full article → from Fay announces kindergarten and pre-k classes starting in 2010
What’s so historic about the police station anyway?
The Municipal Facilities Committee has a plan to build a new one-story police station. That plan calls for the demolition of the current police station, a point that gives the Southborough Historical Commission pause. While they have not launched a formal opposition to the plan, the Historical Commission would prefer to see the existing building Read the full article → from What’s so historic about the police station anyway?
Podcasting from Woodward
The Woodward School posts podcasts. Who knew? The latest installment is Mrs. Coyle’s 3rd grade class reporting on bats. Find all the Woodward podcasts here. Read the full article → from Podcasting from Woodward
Woodland Meadows at the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight and will once again take up Woodland Meadows, the 40B proposed for 84 Turnpike Rd. It’s the third time the project has been on the agenda this fall. In addition to Woodland Meadows, the ZBA will consider an addition to 71 Oak Hill Road that encroaches on a Read the full article → from Woodland Meadows at the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight
Southborough parent needed for Algonquin principal search
A search committee is being formed to find a replacement for current principal Ned Gallagher whose contract was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Superintendent Charles Gobron is looking for two parents, one from Southborough and one from Northborough, to join the search committee. More details in this announcement on the Algonquin website. Related Read the full article → from Southborough parent needed for Algonquin principal search
Algonquin falls to Minnechaug in state semifinal
The season for the Algonquin girls soccer team has come to a close with a tough loss last night against Division 1 Western champs Minnechaug in the state semifinal match. In a game where Algonquin’s offense couldn’t quite overcome the strong Minnechaug defense, the final score was 2-1. More details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Algonquin falls to Minnechaug in state semifinal
Stocked shelves at the food panty
Volunteer Pat Draper and a little helper stock the shelves at the Pilgrim Church food pantry. The shelves are full thanks in large part to the Scouting for Food collection the other week. Read the full article → from Stocked shelves at the food panty
Southborough to Boston bus route eliminated
With the cost of commuting on the rise, it’s good to have options. But one of those options, a bus route from Southborough to Boston, will be eliminated at the end of the month due to cuts in state subsidies. The bus line operated by Cavalier Coach Trailways leaves Southborough center at 6:40am and stops Read the full article → from Southborough to Boston bus route eliminated
Reminder: Big game for Algonquin girls soccer tonight
Pull on your hats, gloves, and warm layers, and get out to Foley Field (map) tonight to cheer on the Algonquin girls soccer team in the Division 1 State semifinal match against Minnechaug. The game starts at 5:00 pm. Minnechaug won the Division 1 West championship and has a record of 18-1-1. Algonquin’s record is Read the full article → from Reminder: Big game for Algonquin girls soccer tonight
New green housing at St. Mark’s
Fay isn’t the only school expanding their campus in Southborough. St. Mark’s got in on the action this summer with the completion of new faculty housing skirting Barber field near the intersection of Rte 85 and School St. Read the full article → from New green housing at St. Mark’s
Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
We’ve been talking about property taxes recently. Last week I showed you how to calculate your 2009 property tax. Today we’ll take a look at how the property tax rate has changed in recent years. According to numbers posted by the Assessors Office, the tax rate for fiscal year 2009 is the highest since 2000. Read the full article → from Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
Southborough Gardeners’ holiday event
Members of the Southborough Gardeners’ Club laugh during a presentation by expert floral designer Bill Graham of Salem at Pilgrim Church in Southborough Thursday. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) You didn’t need a green thumb to enjoy the Southborough Gardeners’ annual guest day fundraiser held at Pilgrim Church last week. The presentation “Holidays with Bill Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ holiday event
It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
The Municipal Facilities Committee has been making the rounds with their proposal for a new police station. Earlier this month they presented options to the Board of Selectmen. Last week they held a public hearing on their proposal. Tonight they’re talking to the Advisory Committee. To keep things interesting, the Historical Commission will get equal Read the full article → from It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?
Commuters continue to grumble about the parking rate increase at commuter rail stations including the one in Southborough. As of Saturday the rate increased from $2 a day to $4 a day. So what do you think? Will you continue to ride the rails? Will you make other arrangements to get to the station? Take Read the full article → from Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?