Richer Elementary rebuild advances toward key approval vote

MARLBOROUGH — A $169 million proposal to replace Raymond C. Richer Elementary School is moving toward a key approval vote, with another public information session on tap Tuesday — the dominant Marlborough storyline in a quiet midweek news cycle that produced no new dispatches from City Hall, the school district or the public library.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"$169M Richer Elementary Project Moves Toward Key Approval Vote" — Residents have another chance Tuesday to hear details on the proposed rebuild before a coming approval vote, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).

"Marlborough Students Collect Thousands Of Items For Children In Need" — A district donation drive produced thousands of items that will be assembled into care packages for local children, according to Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).

"Jr. Celtics Academy Comes To Marlborough" — The Boston Celtics' official youth basketball platform is bringing a summer camp to the city this season, Marlborough Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).

A separate Patch roundup notes Assabet Valley students turned donations into 120 care kits for kids, per Marlborough Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).

COMING UP

June 10 — 46-Year Celebration, listed on the community calendar.

June 13 — "Paint Plant Pots With Cristina," a community arts program for families.

June 13 — Parents' Night Out featuring ninja obstacles for kids.

Tuesday — Public information session on the proposed Richer Elementary School building project.