Between changing messages from the Town over meeting locations, and an error in a post I ran this morning, the public may be confused about when and where some of this week’s meetings on the big building project are taking place. Read the full article → from Clarifying Neary School Building Project Meeting Schedule
This week, Algonquin spring sports are truly kicking off with a slew of season openers. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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 (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)
The Planning Board pitches that the changes will remove the conflicting language and “protect the town’s interests by providing clarity in the zoning code”.
Opponents argue that the board’s proposal under Annual Town Meeting Articles 28 & 29 goes too far in adding local oversight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Articles 28 & 29 on ADU zoning (Updated)
Tomorrow is the last hurrah in Friends of Southborough Youth Commission’s March Munchie Madness fundraiser for 2025. Read the full article → from Nan’s Munchie Madness is Saturday
The Southborough Library is introducing a new program this spring for beginner readers ages 3 years and older. The program partner kids with teen “Reading Buddies” for six weeks. Read the full article → from Kids can sign up to be paired with teen “Reading Buddy”
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Apply by May 8th for Town Scholarships
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Algonquin Regional High School’s Student Council is putting on a 2nd annual fundraiser this spring to raise funds for Dana Farber’s Jimmy Fund. Read the full article → from GonkPlex youth SoccerFest for Jimmy Fund
Last month, a Southborough commercial property owner was notified that the federal government was terminating its lease for an IRS office. This month, the decision was rescinded. Read the full article → from IRS Office Lease Cancelled and Uncancelled in Southborough
Sharing highlights from the latest issue of NSBORO’s “the beat” and an update on a more recent, impressive performance by an Algonquin musical group. Read the full article → from Musical highlights from NSBORO Schools
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Monday to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials. Read the full article → from Overview of April 7th Annual Town Meeting