Owl returns to its Southborough habitat

An update on the bird recently rescued from entanglement in a Trottier soccer net.

Above: “Owl takes flight” isn’t normally news. But I’m sharing it for the nature lovers who were concerned about the fate of a recently endangered young bird. (Photo by Allan Bezanson and image from video posted to Facebook)

I have happy news to share on the Great Horned Owl rescued on Sunday night.

Southborough resident Allan Bezanson reached out with an update and photo. Read the full article →

Update on major road plan & Pine Hill Road reconstruction

Pine Hill Rd prep work already in process, with major work beginning June 29th

This spring, when the DPW asked voters to approve borrowing $22.26M for road maintenance projects over the next five years, the pitched plan included the major rehab of four roads this year. One of them was Pine Hill Road. 

Last Thursday, the Town issued a public notice and update on the Pine Hill Rd project. Read the full article → from Update on major road plan & Pine Hill Road reconstruction

Karaban picked in 1st round of NBA Draft

After a trade, the Southborough native is now headed to Sacramento

This story is one that many readers who are basketball fans were already fully aware of. But for readers who didn’t follow the NBA draft (like me) — Southborough native Alex Karaban played in his final March Madness Final this spring.

He made headlines this week as he moves on from UConn to play for the Sacremento Kings. I’m sharing highlights from media coverage of the big news. Read the full article → from Karaban picked in 1st round of NBA Draft

Art on the Trails calls for inspired poetry by July 31st

As I’ve previously posted, the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit took place a couple weeks ago. I noted that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit.

Organizers have put the call, asking for poetry submissions by the end of July. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails calls for inspired poetry by July 31st

WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd

A share of residents' ticket sales will go to the Town Scholarship Fund.

The Worcester Red Sox is again challenging Southborough residents to dominate the stands at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition this week. To help motivate participation, $5 from each “Southborough” ticket sold is donated to the Town Scholarship Fund. Read the full article → from WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — July 22nd

Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Apply for the 2026 Grant by July 31st

Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.

It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net

A local rescue org is warning the public of the hazard of sports nets.

Less than four years an owl was rescued from a soccer net at Trottier Middle School, another owl became entangled on the same field.

The tale will hopefully end happily tonight, but could have ended badly. Rescuers are seeking to alert the community of the hazard that athletic nets left out unattended can pose to area wildlife. Read the full article → from Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net

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