Rosalie Isabel Davis was born in 1929 in the little village of Woodville, Massachusetts to a family of modest means. Read the full article →
Police seeking info on Barn Lane Burglary
If you have info related to a break-in that occurred on Saturday evening, please contact the SPD
Southborough Police are investigating a house break-in that took place on Barn Lane while residents were away over the weekend. The SPD is also increasing patrols in town. Read the full article → from Police seeking info on Barn Lane Burglary
Apply by May 9th for Town Scholarships
Students in their senior year or current under grads can apply for scholarships administered by the Town, including those in memory of Carol Harris and Linda Hubley.
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Apply by May 9th for Town Scholarships
The week in government
Select Board on Water Rates and MBTA Communities compliance discussion with Planning; Annual Town Meeting; and more
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
Events this week
Gonk Play, Library Chats, Senior Cooking Demo, Crafternoon, Egg Hunts, Town Meeting and more
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
Rec Connect: “Sensory Friendly” Railers Hockey trip and Family Night Science Spectacular
Upcoming Rec Connects programs over the next few weeks are for an outing for “teens and adults with diverse abilities”, and a family night for “participants of all ages with a disability and their family members”. Read the full article → from Rec Connect: “Sensory Friendly” Railers Hockey trip and Family Night Science Spectacular
Lundblad Field dog park proposal to be voted on at Town Meeting
Article 19 would repurpose leftover funds from studying the field to match 10% of a grant-funded construction project.
Next week, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on Article 19, to match funding for building a dog park at Lundblad field on Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from Lundblad Field dog park proposal to be voted on at Town Meeting
Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Starting Monday, the Community Garden area parking and trail will be roped off for several weeks to allow the Town's contractor to "mobilize" to clean up the old dump in the woods.
Today, the Town announced that progress on cleaning up an old farm dump will impact parking and trail access at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land.
BHCL will still be open to the public, but there will be restricted areas, starting Monday and lasting for several weeks. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Job listings
Youth job checking tobacco license compliance, Full Time Police Officer, Part-time Dispatcher, ARHS Guidance Counselor, Trottier Baseball Coach, and more
I have more Southborough related jobs to share. Read the full article → from Job listings
Reminder: Car seat check event tonight
Tonight, Thursday, March 14th, the Southborough Police Department is hosting a public safety event for families with babies and young children — or anyone else who drives with them (or will be soon). Read the full article → from Reminder: Car seat check event tonight
SAM & COA launch new “Southborough Connects” program series
Host Doug Peck will interview people and cover topics of interest to the community, especially Southborough seniors
Southborough’s Council on Aging and Southborough Access Media have teamed up to produce a new original series.
Hosted by resident senior Doug Peck, the program will cover “topics that are interesting and informational, particularly for the senior citizens.” Read the full article → from SAM & COA launch new “Southborough Connects” program series
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
New blood running for seats in upcoming election (Updated)
There's a race for the Housing Authority, and new candidates are running for school committees and the Library Trustees. There is still time to pull papers to run for any of the seats on the ballot this May.
I promised to keep readers updated on the Town election. There is another potential race brewing. And it is worth noting that some incumbents aren’t running for re-election this spring.
(That means that if you decide to throw your hat in the ring, you wouldn’t have to run against someone already in the seat.) Read the full article → from New blood running for seats in upcoming election (Updated)
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for the 2024 Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available