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The Nature of Southborough: Making Gin in Southborough

The latest in Southborough Open Land Foundation's contributed series.

by Beth Melo on

Above: Did you know that you can find the main ingredient for making homemade gin growing in open spaces preserved in Southborough? (image cropped from photo contributed by SOLF)

[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.]

First one needs the quintessential flavor by which gin is known; the “Juniper Berry.” This is required to be considered gin. After that, lots of other flavors referred to as “Botanicals,” are added. Read the full article →

Reminder: Fun ways to avoid the outdoor (or indoor) heat

I'm reminding about options for escaping the heat (or avoiding the rain) this summer without going stir crazy.

by Beth Melo on

Where are the best places for local fun to find a respite from the hottest days of summer if you don’t have decent A/C to stay cool? Or to escape rain later this summer without getting cabin fever? Read the full article → from Reminder: Fun ways to avoid the outdoor (or indoor) heat

SPD Update: Investigation Contributes to Fraud Cause & Other News

Federal Fraud Charges, OUI Excellence Award, returned stolen bike, an update on SPD staffing, and more

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on their detective’s support of a case against 6 people charged with defrauding a Southborough senior. (It also includes a scam warning.)

While I’m sharing that news, I’m also including other recent SPD highlights — like another MADD award. Read the full article → from SPD Update: Investigation Contributes to Fraud Cause & Other News

Town Meeting Save-the-Dates

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the Select Board voted on dates for the fall Special and spring Annual Town Meetings. Both will take place on Saturdays.

While voters should mark their calendars, they should also stay tuned. It’s very possible that an extra Special Town Meeting (date TBD) will be organized to vote on a Neary School building project. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Save-the-Dates

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