Friday, June 21, 2019

Book Bugs programs and free StoryWalk beckon story time lovers and young readers to the farm (Updated)

June 21, 2019 04:35:50 PM
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Among Chestnut Hill Farm’s special events this summer is next Tuesday’s “Book Bugs” for tots and preschoolers. That’s part of a monthly series the farm has been hosting this spring. Trustees are also offering an ongoing, free StoryWalk for young readers this summer. You can take part in that most days this summer.

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Free Tennis & Pickleball: Advanced Mixed Doubles, Pickle for Seniors, and play for all

June 21, 2019 03:00:00 PM
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You don’t have to join a club to enjoy a game of tennis (or pickleball) this summer in Southborough.

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Obituary: Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, 80

June 21, 2019 02:15:00 PM
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Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, of Southborough, went to God on June 12, 2019 after a long illness.

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Why flags will be at half staff: June 22, 2019

June 21, 2019 01:36:04 PM
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Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset tomorrow, June 22, 2019. It is in honor of another fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home.

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BOS reappoints Historical Commission members and promotes ZBA alternate (who calls for more women to serve and more training from Town)

June 21, 2019 11:41:14 AM
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The Recreation Director wasn’t the only appointment that the Board of Selectmen approved this week. They also dealt with some committee re-appointments and new appointments that I previewed last week. That includes the two that had looked uncertain earlier this month.

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New Recreation Director approved, “new direction” indicated (Updated)

June 21, 2019 10:04:39 AM
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As I shared last fall, Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson is retiring this summer. This week, the Board of Selectmen appointed her replacement.

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Resident Roundup: 3x PMC rider honored, Girl Scouts recognize leaders, and a radio contest big win

June 21, 2019 07:30:04 AM
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Rounding up some more resident news. The only thing the two stories below have in common, is that they’re stories that felt right to share on a Feelgood Friday.

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