William P. MacIver, 79, of Southborough and formerly of Weymouth and Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 surrounded by family at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: William P. MacIver, 79
Planning Board seeking permission for legal advice on disagreement with ZBA (Updated)
The Planning Board has been vocal about its displeasure with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Now they are moving forward with plans to seek legal counsel on their position. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking permission for legal advice on disagreement with ZBA (Updated)
Girls Volleyball camp for 6th-9th graders; Pre-season clinic for 10th-11th graders
This summer, Algonquin Girls Volleyball team will put on an All Skills camp and a Pre-season Clinic. Read the full article → from Girls Volleyball camp for 6th-9th graders; Pre-season clinic for 10th-11th graders
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
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Reminder: Common scams and distraction thefts
A reader alerted me that she was approached by apparent scammers. It’s a good time to repost the following warning police shared two years ago. Read the full article → from Reminder: Common scams and distraction thefts
Band Night concert: Youth from St. Anne’s raise funds for sister parish in Haiti
St. Anne’s Church is holding its 2nd annual youth-run Band Night. Read the full article → from Band Night concert: Youth from St. Anne’s raise funds for sister parish in Haiti
Chestnut Hill Farm: Expanded CSA and offerings
The Trustees of Reservations has expanded programming and the farm’s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. The CSA expansion includes more available member shares and a wider variety of produce. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm: Expanded CSA and offerings
Resident news roundup: Basketball players serve, a shining example, and an inspired composer
It’s time to shine a light again on what a few of our newsworthy residents have been up to. Read the full article → from Resident news roundup: Basketball players serve, a shining example, and an inspired composer
Algonquin to eliminate home rooms – straight to class, no transitional start
This week, the Algonquin Harbinger reported that Home Room period will be eliminated from the school schedule in the fall. The measure isn’t part of an effort to address School Start Time issues. Instead, it’s a solution for the school’s gap in mandated educational hours. Read the full article → from Algonquin to eliminate home rooms – straight to class, no transitional start
Teens: Apply by May 20th to become community philanthropist
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is recruiting teen philanthropists. Read the full article → from Teens: Apply by May 20th to become community philanthropist
Jr. T-Hawks Football and Cheer – early bird registration through May 31st
Northboro Southborough Football and Cheerleading will kick off on August 1st. But to qualify for the early bird rate, you need to sign kids up this month. Read the full article → from Jr. T-Hawks Football and Cheer – early bird registration through May 31st
BBQ to support Algonquin Softball – Monday
Next Monday, May 16th, ARHS Softball will be holding a BBQ/Cookout to raise funds for the team. Read the full article → from BBQ to support Algonquin Softball – Monday
Five tips for raising competent & confident children – May 16
Next week, our school district is hosting another parenting talk. This time the focus is on five simple tips for raising “competent and confident” children (or “Five to Thrive”). It’s a good time to share a reminder about tonight’s talk and links for replays to past talks. Read the full article → from Five tips for raising competent & confident children – May 16