Richer Elementary rebuild heads for key approval vote next week
MARLBOROUGH — A $169 million plan to rebuild Raymond C. Richer Elementary School is approaching a decisive approval vote, with one more public information session scheduled for Tuesday before residents weigh in. It is the dominant Marlborough story heading into the week, with little else moving at City Hall on Friday.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"$169M Richer Elementary Project Moves Toward Key Approval Vote" — Marlborough Patch reports that residents will get another chance Tuesday to learn about the proposed Richer Elementary School building project ahead of an upcoming approval vote. The district has been promoting the project on its homepage as well (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
"Marlborough Students Collect Thousands Of Items For Children In Need" — Per Marlborough Patch, students at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School assembled roughly 120 care kits from donated items, with the packages going to support local children (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
"Marlborough Fire Union Says Crews Were Stretched To Limits" — Marlborough Patch reports the firefighters' union said the department had no available fire companies for a stretch Wednesday afternoon after responding to two incidents within minutes of each other (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
"Jr. Celtics Academy Comes To Marlborough" — According to Marlborough Patch, the Boston Celtics' official youth basketball platform will bring its summer camp to the city this season (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/marlborough).
COMING UP
• Tuesday: Public information session on the proposed $169 million Richer Elementary School building project, ahead of an approval vote (per Marlborough Patch). • 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.
Families planning for next year can also note that Marlborough Public Schools has opened registration for the 2026–2027 school year, with required forms and documentation posted on the district's site.