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Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission

The vote to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie could hobble the OSPC and impact the Stewardship Committee. The board plans to consider the Stewardship issue on July 5th.

by Beth Melo on

This week, the Select Board appears to have cut the legs out from under another committee formed by Town Meeting without first bringing a proposed change to voters.

The board unanimously voted to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie to the Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC). Gillespie has served on the OSPC for 24 years and chaired it for the past 9.

The decision will leave the committee (with two other vacancies) without a quorum after June 30th. Read the full article → from Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission

Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”

Apothecary Artists is inviting artists to apply by July 12th to be part of the 2nd annual juried exhibit.

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Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators”

Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines —  June 24

The "Conversation" with the Police Chief is a non-political event sponsored by "Hate Has No Home Here"

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The group “Southborough Hate Has No Home Here” is sponsoring a community forum with Southborough Police Chief Ryan Newell. The focus of the event is his department’s role related to immigration enforcement. Read the full article → from Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines —  June 24

Congrats to Class of ’26 Graduates

Recently, Algonquin, Assabet & St. Mark's School celebrated graduating members of the Class of 2026

by Beth Melo on

This past Saturday, Algonquin Regional High School and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School held their graduation ceremonies. Close to two weeks earlier, St. Mark’s School celebrated its Prize Day. Here are some highlights from the events. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’26 Graduates

10th anniversary Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday

Watch artists install their works for the summerlong exhibit along Beals Preserve trails

by Beth Melo on

This weekend, artists will be installing sixteen works for Southborough’s Art on the Trails. The public is invited to watch and enjoy the special event. Read the full article → from 10th anniversary Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday

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