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Link up with a “Casual” Women’s League at Southborough Golf Club

by beth on April 23, 2019

Above: Interested in joining some women for rounds of fun, social golf? Hit the tees at the Southborough Golf Club on Monday mornings, starting next week. (image from club website)

A new sports league is recruiting in town. This one is for adults, specifically female golfers.

The best part is there are no membership fees – and it sounds like the “Casual League” encourages golfers to just drop in to join them at their weekly tee time.

Today may not be the best weather to inspire you to get outdoors. But, I’m optimistic that the greens will be beckoning you by next Monday. Organizers certainly hope so, since that’s the official launch date.

Here are the details:

Southborough Golf Club Women’s Casual League

The Southborough Golf Club Women’s Casual League will kick off the season on Monday, April 29th, at 9 AM. The league is designed to help you meet other female golfers and have a fun time doing it! There are no league dues; because this is primarily a social league, members are not required to register for a handicap. Come join us!

Season runs from April 29th through October (weather permitting).

We tee off on Monday mornings at 9 AM. Once the temperature warms up, we will switch to 8 AM. Please arrive at the golf course at least 15 minutes early.

You do not have to commit to being there every week. We are very casual!

For more information, contact Judy at 508-481-3230. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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This week in sports

by beth on April 22, 2019

Last spring, Algonquin Baseball was disappointed to not make playoffs for the first time in years. This spring, their new coach, who worked under the last two coaches, hopes to help them in their quest to “get back to Algonquin baseball”.

The Telegram’s Rick Garven writes:

Algonquin Regional has a new coach, but he’s eminently familiar with the program.

After spending the past eight or so years as a Tomahawks’ assistant, Brian Doherty was tabbed to replace Mike Mocerino. A 2000 graduate of Algonquin, Mocerino stepped down from coaching after being hired as the athletic director at his alma mater.

Mocerino coached the Tomahawks for five seasons and succeeded the legendary Neil Burke, who retired in 2013 after 26 seasons overseeing the perennial powerful program.

“It’s a good challenge for me,” Doherty said Wednesday morning during practice. “I learned a lot from both of those guys; they were great to work with. So I’m not changing a whole lot, just trying to build on it.” (read more)

Unfortunately, the team lost both of last week’s games, as did Softball.

Overall, spring break wasn’t good to varsity T-Hawks. Boys Rugby lost 12-27 to Catholic Memorial, and Lacrosse’s week was a wash with both Girls and Boys winning and losing games. Only Volleyball had a winning week. The Boys beat both Framingham and Nipmuc 3-0.

Today’s Baseball game was postponed by rain. Here are the ARHS varsity games on tap for the rest of the week. [click to keep reading…]

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Main Street Reconstruction Update: Tree clearing and water work this week

by beth on April 22, 2019

At the start of the month, Public Works warned that Main Street Reconstruction work would begin in April with dates TBD. As I previously shared, this year’s work will focus on tree clearing and drainage.

Today, Monday, April 22nd, the Town updated:

Tree work is starting on Main Street this week.

Water by-pass will begin by end of week. By-pass work will start near Sears Road.

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The week in government: BOS Hearing to revoke auto sales license; Regional School Committee Meeting

by beth on April 22, 2019

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Most of these meetings are open to the public, so you’re welcome to stop on by. (I noted the exceptions.)

Be aware that changes to the meeting schedule are known to happen throughout the week. For an updated list of meetings, visit the town website.

Monday, April 22, 2019

Public Safety Building Committee, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House, 17 Common St (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Update on building signage and grease skimmer change order; Fire Dept vehicle exhaust system; proposed change orders – Broadcast live and replayed by SAM*

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Trottier School Council Meeting, 2:30 pm @ Trottier Middle School (Meeting listed on school calendar but no agenda posted)

Southborough Scholarship Committee, 5:30 pm @ Mary Finn School, Lobby Conference Room, 60 Richards Rd (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Scholarship process – review and vote on scoring rubric

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, 6:15 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House, 17 Common St (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Update on 16B Stockwell Lane

Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House, 17 Common St (agenda with packet) Agenda Highlights: Hearing on Class II License revocation for Right Way Auto Sales (click here for past coverage); Police update on Ride Along grant program; Assigning care and control of 0 Kimberly Lane – Broadcast live and replayed by SAM*

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 [click to keep reading…]

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Events this week: Poet Tea, NECC Art Show, and Earth Day Clean Up

by beth on April 22, 2019

Above: It’s Earth Day today – but the annual celebration is on Saturday, with the community invited to help clean up our Town. (image from flyer)

Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week.

[Note: The highlights don’t include ongoing weekly programs. For those listings and more, check the Event Calendar.]

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Knitting Club (Senior Center Program) (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ The Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd: Bi-weekly gathering of knitters working on their own creations and discussing community projects. Stop by for a cup of coffee/tea and visit with the group or join right in! For details, see flyer.

Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Main Level: At the semi-monthly sessions, Everyone is asked to bring in five copies of their original poetry for supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come and share your insights. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Poet Tea (3:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Join the Southborough Library for its annual Poet Tea: Tea & Poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Refreshments will be provided by volunteers. For details, see dedicated post.

Tales & Tails (6:15 – 7:15 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Children are welcome to come in and read to a dog. The kids must have some reading ability. Registration is required. Please contact the Children’s Room staff for more information. (Monthly on Wednesday and Thursday of the 4th week of each month.)

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Tales & Tails (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Children are welcome to come in and read to a dog. The kids must have some reading ability. Registration is required. Please contact the Children’s Room staff for more information. (Monthly on Wednesday and Thursday of the 4th week of each month.)

Audiobook Club (Sci-Fi/Fantasy books) (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: A monthly club focusing on Science Fiction / Fantasy books. The club will be listening to and/or reading Vengeful by V. E. Schwab. The program is led by library associate Christopher McGinn.

Friday, April 26, 2019

3rd Annual ART Show by NECC (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main St: A benefit for The New England Center for Children Inc. Attendance is free. Funds will be raised through the silent auction. Enjoy an evening of good conversation, good food, and good art as we thank you for your contribution to NECC and share your impact. For details see Facebook event.

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Earth Day Cleanup (8:30 am – 11:30 am): 29th Annual Earth Day Cleanup! Spring has sprung and that means the 2019 Earth Day Cleanup day is getting close. Plan to join other volunteers at this fun annual cleanup around town! Volunteers gather at 8:00 am at the Southborough Department of Public Works (DPW) Transfer station to pickup trash bags and adopt a favorite part of town to clean. For details, see dedicated post.

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Officials talk up 495/MassPike interchange project

by beth on April 22, 2019

Above: The 495/MetroWest Partnership is continuing to push the importance of a 495-MassPike interchange construction project for the regional economy.

A meeting held by the 495/MetroWest Partnership included a subject that impacts many commuters and businesses in our town – the state’s project to improve the 495-MassPike interchange. Local media coverage included some details worth sharing – like potential costs.

Wicked Local’s coverage of the meeting in Marlborough focused on our neighbors’ US Congress Representative Laurie Trahan. According to the article she showed support for the project.

The meeting brought together state and federal officials and developers. Some of the talk centered on the need to reduce traffic for businesses based in our region. The 495-90 project was seen as a critical part of that:

Jonathan Gulliver, highway administrator for the state’s Department of Transportation, said transportation is key to economic development. The state is working to redesign the 495-Mass Pike interchange to handle increased freight traffic and getting employees to work.

The new high-speed connection will help ease congestion with a higher traffic capacity and improve safety.

The price tag is expected to be $296 million to $413 million, depending on which option is selected. A 25 percent design public hearing is expected in 2020.

Trahan, who is still within the first 100 days of her congressional term, said she signed a letter of support for an infrastructure grant for the interchange along with other members of the state delegation.

“We’re proud to do that,” she said. “You look at how vital that intersection is not just from freight and transportation point of view but also for safety.”

You can read the full article here.

Although the Metrowest Partnership in the past has championed the need for improvements with the nearby Route 9/495 interchange, there was no mention of that in the article. The project map continues to outline the 495 section of the project as starting just south of the Rte 9 cloverleaf.

Looking at the state’s information on the project, it doesn’t look like there has been any official status change since I shared news last August. The project is still listed as under environmental review with eventual construction envisioned from 2022-2026.

And it appears that they are still accepting comments. (That interactive map does also allow you to comment on issues for nearby roads in our town, including Route 9, and it looks like some people already have.) You can read more here.

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Senior Center’s Raised Bed Gardens – learn about lending a hand today at 11am

April 22, 2019 08:29:25 AM

Town seniors – want to do some gardening without all of the kneeling and stooping? The Senior Center is recruiting gardeners for their raised bed gardens.

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Sign up for Rec summer camps – Early Bird rates through April 24th

April 19, 2019 07:30:56 AM

The Southborough Recreation Department is again offering its popular summer camp programs. Sign up by April 24 to take advantage of the early bird discount.

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On the market this week in Southborough

April 18, 2019 04:30:00 PM

What went on and off the market this week.

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Tea and poetry at the Library – Wednesday

April 18, 2019 02:30:00 PM

April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate, the Southborough Library is again partnering with local Daughters of the British Empire.

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Town Election Save the Dates: Absentee Ballots, Candidate’s Night, and the big day

April 18, 2019 11:50:00 AM

The Town Clerk asked me to let residents know that absentee ballots are available for the Town Election. There’s an important date to note – and you may want to mark some others.

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