Next week, the Southborough Library is hosting an Author Night. Author Peter Zheutlin will be seeking to raise awareness for his cause – rescue dogs: Read the full article → from Author night and rescue dogs – October 29
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has completed its 3 year, $64.2 Million renovation. The vocational/tech school is holding a celebration this Saturday. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley celebrating major renovation – October 24
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Standings, media coverage, and schedule
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Discussions on preliminary subdivision Chestnut Hill Farm Road; preliminary FY17 budget talks
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Free painting party for adults and juggling action for kids
Southborough’s shared hockey league has kicked off its first of three youth skating/hockey clinics. Read the full article → from Young girls’ hockey league through Triboro Youth for girls born ’07-’11
Last week, the Community Advocate ran a story on a safety program the Southborough Fire Department began at Colonial Gardens. Using grant funds, firefighters have begun installing safety devices in some of the units.
In addition to sharing the news, I wanted to find out how readers could take advantage of the program for themselves. Read the full article → from SFD program to help residents reduce risk of serious stovetop fires
The Massachusetts Department of Education has released the results of the MCAS tests from spring 2014.
How did we do? It depends on your perspective. Read the full article → from MCAS results: Algonquin ranked 25; how Southborough performed
The Department of Public Works responded to a neighborhood request to improve safety issues at Parmenter and Pine Hill road. But the fixes being implemented are sparking disagreement. Read the full article → from Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
With freezing temps overnight in the forecast, one club at Assabet is eager to prepare for skiing and snowboarding season. Read the full article → from Assabet’s annual ski and snowboard “shop or swap” – October 25
This month, Safewise home security published its list of the 50 safest cities in Massachusetts based on crime reports. Our town was ranked at #15. Read the full article → from Southborough judged the 15th “safest city” in the state (Updated)
Superintendent Christine Johnson recently shared news with parents on upcoming workshops, a task force, and updates on standardized testing. Read the full article → from School district news: MCAS, student sleep issues, STEM, and curriculum advisory topics
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Thanks to the Southborough Rotary Club for another great Light Up Southborough event. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Light Up Southborough