Last fall, a group of students* from St. Mark’s School founded an organization to help refugees from Ukraine. Their specific focus is helping those with poor English communication skills.
Currently, the group has more students in need of help than volunteers to help them. They asked me to reach out to readers with a call for help. Read the full article → from Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
Yesterday, the Community Advocate posted a story that included and interview with a Southborough violinist. The Algonquin junior is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) that performed in a European tour this summer. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
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
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
Fay School is inviting young families to join them for one more evening frolic this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
A Southborough DPW employee asked me to share news that the Community Advocate posted about a recycling event this weekend for residents of the boroughs. Read the full article → from Nearby electronics and appliance recycling event (Updated)
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A “jam band” is the next headliner in the Southborough Summer Concert Series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Last Call Radio next week (Updated – Again)
Earlier this summer, I shared news on the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit at the Beals Preserve. That included a note that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit. The deadline is one week from today, so I’m highlighting that aspect of this summer’s exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
I missed some big news earlier this month about a resident who is credited with saving a life at a big Little League game. Read the full article → from Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
I just learned about four upcoming baseball camps/clinics being held for Southborough and Northborough kids this summer, starting next week.
Algonquin Regional High School’s Varsity Baseball coaches and players will run two 4-day sessions. Those will be followed by two more 4-day clinics in Southborough, organized by youth baseball. Read the full article → from Baseball Camps and Clinics this summer
On Tuesday, magician Ed Popielarczyk is returning to the Southborough Library to tickle kids’ funny bones. Read the full article → from Magic and laughs at the Library
The Southborough public schools are working on another plan to revamp school bus routes. This time the focus is on shortening the ride times for elementary school students. Read the full article → from Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips