Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
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“Dog Walk” and Run for Shannon’s Path – Oct 1st
This Sunday, a special “Dog Walk” will take place in the memory of late resident Shannon McDonald. Read the full article → from “Dog Walk” and Run for Shannon’s Path – Oct 1st
Spotted Lanternfly has invaded Southborough
The Town and state are asking for help stopping an invasive pest from devastating local vegetation. Read the full article → from Spotted Lanternfly has invaded Southborough
Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
The Southborough Garden Club partnered again with the Southborough Senior Center to have flowers delivered to homebound seniors in town. The Southborough Police Department served as the delivery service. Read the full article → from Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
St. Mark’s “Messy Church” – resumes Sunday
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is again inviting parents to take little kids to a monthly religious service without worries about them acting like kids. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s “Messy Church” – resumes Sunday
Youth Basketball (signup & clinics)
Southborough Youth Basketball asked me to help spread the word. In looking at their website, I learned they are offering free clinics for those who plan to tryout — starting tonight! Read the full article → from Youth Basketball (signup & clinics)
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
Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
The project voters approved to preserve and restore the Town House is getting an upgrade over the objections of one Select Board member. Read the full article → from Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
Cancelled — Free “Pickling for Kids” program at Library (Updated)
Parents with children ages 4-7 years old are invited to join Chestnut Hill Farm at the Southborough Library tomorrow for a special program. Participants will learn to make their own pickles without using heat. Read the full article → from Cancelled — Free “Pickling for Kids” program at Library (Updated)
The week in government
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
Events this week (Updated)
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 (Updated)
Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union
Yesterday afternoon, I finally found the time to post a recap of the Select Board’s discussion on September 5th about the future of 21 Highland Street. Unbeknownst to me, earlier that morning, 130 residents submitted a petition to the the Select Board seeking to stop the sale of the property. Today, a member of the Select Board publicly responded via Letter to the Editor. Read the full article → from Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union
“Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
Southborough volunteers are asking for donations to help a Ukrainian refugee family. I’m also sharing their update on the family from Afghanistan that found its footing in America thanks to the same volunteers. (Plus, a quick follow up on the situation this summer when the state briefly sheltered a group of families in town.) Read the full article → from “Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
Select Board to pursue South Union use Feasibility Study
Last week, the board discussed options, including selling or demolishing the historically significant but energy inefficient South Union building. Read the full article → from Select Board to pursue South Union use Feasibility Study