Rosalie Baker-Brown passed away as she had hoped, at home, beautifully taken care of in the last decade of her life, just as she had done for her mother, by her daughter Elizabeth and her beloved husband Dale. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rosalie Isabel (Davis) Baker-Brown
News
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
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
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
Nominate a Community Hero
SYFS is asking the public to nominate someone deserving of the annual Wellness award for relevant service to our community
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from Nominate a Community Hero
Youth Baseball and Softball signup still open for 5-7 yr olds
The season starts in about a month, so register now!
Northborough-Southborough’s youth league, Algonquin Baseball and Softball, asked me to let the community know that it’s not too late to sign up 5-7 year olds for this spring. Read the full article → from Youth Baseball and Softball signup still open for 5-7 yr olds
Library Building Project request headed to Annual Town Meeting
Library seeks to answer questions about an ATM Article asking voters to support a potential project to expand the library (or build a new one)
At Town Meeting on March 23rd, Article 12 will ask voters to agree to commit up to $150K for planning and design work for a project for a new or renovated/expanded library building.*
In advance of that ask, library staff are trying to answer questions about the request. Read the full article → from Library Building Project request headed to Annual Town Meeting
Obituary: Scully, James F.
Scully, James F. of Southborough formerly of Needham, March 4, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Scully, James F.