Above: Some of the highlights from this coming week are programs through the library. (images of cropped flyers)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
In celebration of National Parks and Rec month, the community is invited to two free outdoor yoga events next week.
One is geared for families, and the other is part of a tranquil series of events for adults. Read the full article → from Enjoy Outdoor Yoga next week (and beyond)
Next week, the Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation is holding another special program at the Southborough Library. The workshop for kids is suggested for ages 6 years and older. Pre-registration is required.
It’s one of three educational programs the library is offering this summer in partnership with DCR’s Division of Water Supply. Read the full article → from Sign kids up to “Build a Watershed Model” — Thursday at the Library
The Wastewater Study Committee has been digging into cost-effective ways to provide wastewater treatment to properties in the highway corridor. Here is an update on their efforts. Read the full article → from Wastewater Study Update
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Southborough Summer Concert Series are always “family friendly”. But the next act was specifically chosen to entertain families with young children. Read the full article → from Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley
CBS News Boston’s morning anchor Chris Tanaka visited Southborough this summer to tour Art on the Trails. The “It Happens Here” piece aired this morning on WBZ Channel 4. Read the full article → from WBZ spotlights Art on the Trails
This past winter, a developer purchased about 30 acres of the old Dell/EMC property parcels off of Route 9. Now they are seeking to work with the Town on zoning changes to allow an economically viable project that fits with the community’s vision. Read the full article → from Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel
Above: A fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is in honor of a late resident who died too young. (images left contributed) A former resident asked to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of Southborough’s Connor Costello, who died last fall. Read the full article → from Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
Last night, the Recreation Department and Southborough Select Board commended an employee for properly responding to a child who appeared to be choking at summer camp.
Southborough’s Erin Navaroli, the summer camp’s Asst Director, received a citation from the Select Board for her actions. Read the full article → from Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”
Previously, I posted that a Special Town Meeting was tentatively scheduled for early November. Last night, the Select Board voted to reschedule the date. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moving up a week this fall
The Southborough Library is bringing back the Pumpernickel Puppets to entertain kids. Read the full article → from Pumpernickel Puppets at the Library on Tuesday
The Southborough Library is exhibiting another local artist this summer. The latest display is of oil paintings by Southborough resident Amanda Oakleaf.
The works will remain up through the end of September. Read the full article → from Oil painting exhibit at the library
Earlier this month, the Select Board got an update on road projects in town. I’m sharing details on the near term and long term plans for roads, sidewalks, and even crosswalk beacons. Read the full article → from DPW Roads Update