Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Poetry, robotics, author, SOLF & turkeys, teen craft, and Pops Concert (Updated)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Memorial Day services and reminders
Be sure to stop by the library on Saturday, June 6. The Friends of the Southborough Library will be holding their annual Summer Book Sale 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Save the Date: The Friends of the Southborough Library’s book sale – June 6
I just realized that there are three special events taking place at the library next week that I never got around to covering. Read the full article → from Next week at the library: Poetry Workshop, Author Ron McAdow, and Mosaic Mirror craft
Two local organizations asked me to share news on recent awards they granted. Read the full article → from Scholarship announcements from Southborough Gardeners and Rotary Club
The Southborough Police shared an alert on Facebook yesterday. According to the post, two break-ins occurred in town last weekend. Read the full article → from Police: Homes broken into last weekend; be on alert for suspicious activity
September seems eons away. But it isn’t that long for the organizers of youth soccer teams. They need families to start registering now for league play in the fall. Read the full article → from Soccer registration and tryouts
I’m excited to share that starting this summer, you’ll be able to buy hometown grown fresh produce in town. (Finally or again, depending on how long you’ve lived here!) Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm launching CSA in June (and farm stand this summer!)
Parents expressed concern last night about the Regional School Committee’s knowledge of Common Core issues. What ended up front and center again was frustration over school committee communication practices. And again, the school committee pointed to Open Meeting Law as responsible for stifling discussion. Read the full article → from Parents petition Regional Committee for Common Core pro/con forum; discussion stifled
Superintendent Christine Johnson said an earlier proposed schedule did what it was intended to do: spark conversation and exchanging of ideas. Since then, faculty have been proposing, discussing, and are continuing to vote on several alternative schedules. Read the full article → from Algonquin administration considering alternative schedule changes: Faculty voting on preferences
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Last month local high schools competed in WPI’s FIRST Robotics Competition NE District championships. Both Algonquin and Assabet walked away with something to boast about. Read the full article → from High school robotics honors and awards
Southborough Youth & Family Services and Southborough Recreation Department are teaming up again to run their second Summer Music Series.
The goal is to produce family friendly entertainment while supporting an important cause. Read the full article → from Summer concert series starts June 18: Free music helps fund “Send a Kid to Camp” again