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Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators” ends Sunday

Apothecary Artists promotes an incentive for artists to win "Best in Show"

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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” ends Sunday

Town gifted handprinted replica of Declaration of Independence (Updated-Again)

In honor of the 250th, I'm also sharing some history on Southborough's original documents and the town's early support of the cause of Independence.

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I’m sharing some news, and related history, that I wish I’d had in time to share last week. But for those still in the mood to celebrate the semiquincentennial . .  Read the full article → from Town gifted handprinted replica of Declaration of Independence (Updated-Again)

Two men charged with murdering ARHS Class of ’23 alum in 2024

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Yesterday, the T&G reported that Eathan Renteria — the victim of an April 2024 deadly shooting in Worcester — had graduated from Algonquin Regional High School less than a year prior. (His link to Algonquin doesn’t appear to have been publicly reported at the time.)

The Telegram reports that two men have been indicted for the murder. Read the full article → from Two men charged with murdering ARHS Class of ’23 alum in 2024

SPD charges driver for OUI and drug possession after he allegedly “nearly struck an officer”

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Yesterday morning, the Southborough Police Department posted a press release about an incident involving a driver alleged to have swerved dangerously close to hitting an officer on the side of Route 9.

The driver isn’t accused of intentionally attempting to hit the officer. Instead, the allegation is that the ” very dangerous” driver was under the influence of drugs and driving erratically and recklessly. Read the full article → from SPD charges driver for OUI and drug possession after he allegedly “nearly struck an officer”

Select Board puts off dealing with Stewardship Committee problem it created (Updated)

The board reneged on its promise to address this week the ability for Freddie Gillespie to continue her work at Breakneck Hill

by Beth Melo on

On Tuesday night, the Stewardship Committee’s chair publicly expressed their frustration that the Select Board reneged on a promise to readdress this week an issue it created three weeks ago.

Apparently, the board plans to now wait until their August 11th meeting to discuss whether to adjust Stewardships charge to allow a longtime member to continue her service. Read the full article → from Select Board puts off dealing with Stewardship Committee problem it created (Updated)

Transfer Station fees going up and rules re-examined (Updated)

Coming changes to rules and regs for the Transfer Station may include significant restrictions for the Swap Shop.

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Last night, the Select Board unanimously voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers for the coming season, which starts on September 15th. The biggest percentage increase was to the still-steeply-discounted stickers for residents ages 65+. Read the full article → from Transfer Station fees going up and rules re-examined (Updated)

Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection

Patrons can borrow telescopes, games, puzzles, kids' activity kits, traveling chess kits, gardening kits, ukuleles, and more from the Southborough Library

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Some of the items patrons can check out of the Southborough Library include fun, educational and practical resources. Read the full article → from Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection

SFD honors firefighters for recent actions

One firefighter received a Cross for heroism, and others were awarded Unit Citations for their responses to recent emergencies

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Last night, the Southborough Fire Chief publicly honored members of his department for their rescue efforts during emergencies that made recent headlines. 

SFD’s William Kipp was awarded a Firefighter Cross, and was among both groups of firefighters to receive Unit Citations. Read the full article → from SFD honors firefighters for recent actions

SYFS relocating to historic Flagg School building

Southborough Youth & Family Services is again moving from one historic building to another.

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Southborough Youth & Family Services (SYFS) is moving from one historic, former school building in town, to another even older historic school building. The move is part of a shuffling use for the Town’s historic buildings. Read the full article → from SYFS relocating to historic Flagg School building

BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks

Testing found positive sample in Southborough mosquitos, but the town (and whole state) are still considered "low risk". Spraying was conducted by truck in section of town on July 1st.

by Beth Melo on

On Monday, the Board of Health announced that a sample of mosquitos from Southborough were tested positive for West Nile Virus. (The mosquitos were apparently collected last Friday, June 26th.) 

Our town was the fifth Massachusetts towns to have positive findings this summer. But the entire commonwealth is still designated by health officials as “low risk” for contracting the arbovirus. (At this point, there have been no human, or even animal, cases reported in the state.)  Read the full article → from BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks

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