Marlborough Schools Name Casey, Sobaleski as New Principals for 2026-27
MARLBOROUGH — The school district is moving into the 2026-27 school year with new leadership at two buildings, even as residents weigh in this week on the proposed $169 million Richer Elementary School project. With no fresh items from City Hall in the past 24 hours, the day's news was driven by the schools and a community fundraiser that has now topped $22,000.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
Patch reported the school district has chosen new principals for two schools heading into the next academic year. "Marlborough Schools Name 2 New Principals For 2026-27 School Year" identifies Sarah Casey and Tara Sobaleski as the incoming leaders, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
A community fundraiser for a local wedding photographer who was stabbed while working a reception in Maine has crossed the $22,000 mark. "Marlborough Community Raises $22K For Wedding Photographer Stabbed In Maine," per Marlborough Patch, reports donations are still climbing as residents rally around the injured photographer (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
The proposed Richer Elementary rebuild remains the city's biggest pending decision, with another public information session scheduled this week. "$169M Richer Elementary Project Moves Toward Key Approval Vote," per Marlborough Patch, notes residents will get another chance Tuesday to hear details before a key vote (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
Across the county line, hundreds of workers at multiple employers are facing job cuts after WARN notices were filed with the state. "More Than 300 Layoffs Coming To Worcester County Companies," per Marlborough Patch, says several Central Massachusetts companies disclosed the reductions last week (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
And students at Assabet Valley assembled care kits for children in need as part of a school service push. "How Assabet students turned donations into 120 care kits for kids," per Marlborough Patch, recaps the drive and the items collected (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
COMING UP
• Tuesday — Public information session on the proposed $169 million Richer Elementary School building project (per Patch coverage). • June 10 — 46-Year Celebration, listed on the Marlborough Patch community calendar. • June 13 — "Paint Plant Pots With Cristina!!" community event. • June 13 — Parents' Night Out: Ninja Obstacles for kids.