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
Algonquin bested Westborough in 4 of 5 varsity competitions last week.
The week in government
Planning Board, 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
Events this week (Updated)
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 (Updated)
Raising Resilient Kids: No Such Thing As A Bad Feeling
Southborough is offering a speaker series for Northborough and Southborough parents/guardians of kids of all ages.
Southborough’s Public Health Department is continuing to hold expert talks for parents about “Raising Resilient Kids”.
The next session on January 12th will focus on avoiding our best intentions backfiring. Read the full article → from Raising Resilient Kids: No Such Thing As A Bad Feeling
Hands-on Innovation Workshops – January 21st
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to sign up for special free sessions at Fay School's "Innovation Saturday".
Fay School is offering another round of free hands-on workshops for children ages 6-12 later this month. While “Innovation Saturday” is free to the public, pre-registration is required and attendance is very limited. Read the full article → from Hands-on Innovation Workshops – January 21st
Select Board Settles for Stoughton’s Water & Sewer Super as New DPW Head
Board agreed neither finalist was perfect for Southborough's needs but that that supporting a solid candidate's growth was less risky than going back out to market
This morning, the Select Board interviewed the two finalists to fill the vacant position of Southborough DPW Superintendent. The Board ultimately agreed to hire their preferred candidate and plan to offer him the support necessary to get up to speed in the areas where he has less experience than desired. Read the full article → from Select Board Settles for Stoughton’s Water & Sewer Super as New DPW Head
Postponed – Free Throw contest for kids – January 23 (Updated-Again)
Knights of Columbus' annual contest for 9-14 year olds will again offer a chance at state glory
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Postponed – Free Throw contest for kids – January 23 (Updated-Again)
Apply for Corridor Nine scholarships for business degree/certificate
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Apply for Corridor Nine scholarships for business degree/certificate
Select Board may select new DPW head on Friday morning
This morning, I posted that a big interview by the Select Board was indefinitely postponed. Shortly after, a revised agenda for Friday morning’s pre-scheduled Select Board meeting was posted. It changed the time to 9:15 am and added the interviews. The agenda would also allow the Board to make their final decision tomorrow. For the Read the full article → from Select Board may select new DPW head on Friday morning
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Senior Center winter programs: Casino trip, Adult Coloring, and Knitting (Updated)
Although most of the Senior Center's popular winter programs filled up quickly, a few have more room and there are other drop-in actvities.
An update on the Senior Center programs still available to register for or drop-into. Read the full article → from Senior Center winter programs: Casino trip, Adult Coloring, and Knitting (Updated)
DPW Superintendent interviews postponed to Friday (Updated)
An update on the Finalists for the job, criticism of the process, and a Select Board defense of the outgoing Public Works chief.
Last night, the Select Board was scheduled to interview two finalists for Department of Public Works Superintendent and potentially vote on an appointment. Instead the meeting was postponed to Friday morning. Read the full article → from DPW Superintendent interviews postponed to Friday (Updated)
Sing with gusto: Local choruses beckon (Updated)
Community Choruses are getting ready for another new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Sing with gusto: Local choruses beckon (Updated)
2023 Crafternoons for ages 8+
Register crafty kids/teens for upcoming session in the Library's series.
There’s another Crafternoon coming up next month at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from 2023 Crafternoons for ages 8+