I’m writing up some highlights from the Annual Town Meeting discussion and potential implications of the Citizen’s Petition to lower the voting age in Town elections to 17 years old. I also followed up our Town’s representatives in the state legislature about their positions. Read the full article → from Town Meeting’s vote to lower the voting age is just the first step (Updated)
HOLA’s fundraiser for Friends of the Southborough Library – Next week
The Friends of the Southborough Library has teamed up again with Southborough’s HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar for a special fundraiser next week. Read the full article → from HOLA’s fundraiser for Friends of the Southborough Library – Next week
2023 Marathon: Fighting Cancer with Dana Farber
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.
In this story, Nancy Gould, Susan Mahoney, and Dan Frank are all running to support the Dana Farber’s cancer research. Read the full article → from 2023 Marathon: Fighting Cancer with Dana Farber
Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt postponed to Sunday
Algonquin's National Honor Society is promoting an Egg Hunt for the community.
Based on the lousy weather forecast for Saturday, the students have decided to postpone to their rain date. Read the full article → from Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt postponed to Sunday
Last day of “Munchie Madness”
Friends of SYC fundraiser for summer camp scholarships
Reminder, this is the third week of Friends of Southborough Youth Commission’s “March Munchie Madness”. Read the full article → from Last day of “Munchie Madness”
ATM Voters disfavor Regionalization of Public Safety Dispatch
On Saturday, voters who stuck around long enough to hear the last few Citizen Petition Articles informed Select Board members that they weren’t happy with plans for regionalizing emergency communications. Read the full article → from ATM Voters disfavor Regionalization of Public Safety Dispatch
ARHS Swatting Hoax
Today, Algonquin Regional High School was among those that were targeted by a “swatting hoax”. A message from the Superintendent assures that students are safe. Read the full article → from ARHS Swatting Hoax
Cookbook Author Night this Thursday
The Library is holding an author event for cookbook lovers and those interested in writing their own.
This Thursday, Southborough Library is bringing in a cookbook author to talk to patrons interested in learning how to write their own. (Or just curious about the process.) Read the full article → from Cookbook Author Night this Thursday
Candidate’s Letter: Johanna Sheyner for School Committee
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Southborough School Committee. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Johanna Sheyner for School Committee
Other Town Meeting Highlights
I’m recapping highlights from the Town sponsored articles during the lesser attended evening session of Annual Town Meeting. (Stay tuned for coverage of the Citizen Petition Articles.) Read the full article → from Other Town Meeting Highlights
The week in sports
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
Packed hall overwhelmingly approves GonkPlex project
On Saturday, proponents of athletic facilities improvements at Algonquin got over the first of the two big hurdles for funding the close to $8M project. Southborough Town Meeting voters approved authorizing the school to incur the necessary debt. Read the full article → from Packed hall overwhelmingly approves GonkPlex project
ATM debates and approves completing St. Mark’s Street and Park
Highlights and local coverage of the discussions about the St. Mark’s Street Read the full article → from ATM debates and approves completing St. Mark’s Street and Park
The week in government
Conservation Hearings 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