Westborough Opens Applications For New Civic Leadership Academy

WESTBOROUGH — Westborough Town Hall used Thursday's News Flash to invite residents into a new Civic Leadership Academy aimed at anyone curious about how local government works, the most notable development among a light day of town news.

TOWN HALL The town posted a call Thursday morning for residents to apply to a new Civic Leadership Academy, pitched to anyone wondering "Curious About Local Government? Start Here." No details on cost, schedule, or capacity were included in the alert; residents can find the application through the town's CivicAlerts page. Separately, the Town Manager's office continues to advertise an opening for an Executive Assistant position.

SCHOOLS Hastings Elementary School has set an Open Door Day for new students and families for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m., giving incoming families a chance to see the building and meet staff before classes begin, mirroring a similar tour already scheduled at Armstrong Elementary.

COMING UP Saturday, Aug. 29: CSA Pickup Day at Nourse Farm, 80 Jasper St., 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Forbes Municipal Building. Tuesday, Sept. 1: Cultural Council meeting, 7 p.m., Forbes Municipal Building. Wednesday, Sept. 2: Rotary Club of Westborough regular meeting, noon, Tatnuck Bookseller.

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