This month, St. Mark’s School is holding its annual jazz festival. Read the full article → from Cutler Jazz Festival — April 21st
March Madness Glory for Southborough Native
Anyone who has been following the men’s March Madness already knows that for the second straight year, Southborough native Alex Karaban helped UConn win the championship.
There’s been plenty of press coverage of Karaban lately. Here are a couple of highlights that might interest readers. Read the full article → from March Madness Glory for Southborough Native
Professor Bugman & the Arthropod Petting Zoo
Kids who are curious about bugs will want to sign up for an event the library is hosting a week from today. Read the full article → from Professor Bugman & the Arthropod Petting Zoo
“The Book Princess” will visit the Library
Over spring break next week, kids are invited to a “meet & greet” and storytime with The Book Princess. Read the full article → from “The Book Princess” will visit the Library
2024 Marathon: Brendon Giblin for Golf Fights Cancer
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2024 Marathon: Brendon Giblin for Golf Fights Cancer
Save the Dates: HOLA fundraiser for Friends of the Library — April 22-25
The Friends of the Southborough Library has teamed up again with Southborough’s HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar for a special fundraiser next week. Read the full article → from Save the Dates: HOLA fundraiser for Friends of the Library — April 22-25
Obituary: Gertraud (“Trudi”) A. Bessom, 85
Gertraud (“Trudi”) A. Bessom passed away in the presence of family Sunday afternoon. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gertraud (“Trudi”) A. Bessom, 85
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
School Committee Meeting with Public Choice Hearing, Neary Building Committee Open Forum with Q&A, 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
Election & Candidates’ Night Update (Updated)
Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board only
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, April 25th. With two contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Election & Candidates’ Night Update (Updated)
Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
The Select Board unanimously chose Andrew Puntini from the three finalists.
Pending a successful contract negotiations and full background check — Southborough’s next Fire Chief will be Andrew Puntini of Ashland. Read the full article → from Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
The section of Route 30 is still closed this morning and more details were made available on yesterday’s fatal car crash at 103 Main Street. (I accidentally reversed two digits last night.) Read the full article → from Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
Events this week
Trivia nights, reading to dogs, Recycle Day, The Addams Family, Pancake Breakfast, School Building project open forum, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Last night, the Select Board interviewed three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted