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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

Above: The BOH posted a warning on social media (but not an alert through the Town website) on West Nile Virus. (images of cropped flyers)

On Monday, the Board of Health announced on Facebook 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 →

Check out discounts to museums and parks

The Library offers passes for discount/free admission to many indoor and outdoor venues. Most are open on the 4th. (But you may need to pick up a pass by tonight.)

by Beth Melo on

Occasionally, I like to remind readers of all the great museums and parks that the Southborough Library offers discount admission to. The passes are available to anyone with a library card.

Summer is an especially great time to take advantage of the options. And given the extreme heat forecast to continue through Saturday night, many of the indoor ones can be great options for 4th of July fun or celebrating the nation’s history. I took a look and I was surprised to discover that most are open for regular hours over the holiday weekend. Read the full article → from Check out discounts to museums and parks

Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)

The board expedited the $105K purchase rather than bringing to voters this fall. The Town also recently accepted a gifted "undercover" vehicle.

by Beth Melo on

In a 3-2 vote on Monday, the Select Board approved spending $105K to provide the Southborough Police Department with a drone (and bundled technology and support) for 5 years.

The majority of the board prioritized getting the tech into the SPD’s hands quicker. The dissenters had prioritized potential savings ($30K or greater) and following the board’s preferred financial process that allows Town Meeting to weigh in on how taxes should be spent. Read the full article → from Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)

The Nature of Southborough: Making Gin in Southborough

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

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[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.] Read the full article → from The Nature of Southborough: Making Gin in Southborough

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

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