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
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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
Garden Tour & Plant Sale – Sept 23 (Updated)
OSPC is offering another opportunity to learn more about gardens that support pollinators and how you can help — including buying plants to start your own project at home. Read the full article → from Garden Tour & Plant Sale – Sept 23 (Updated)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
MiniSports classes for 3-6 yr olds
Starting this weekend, Southborough Recreation is bringing back FAST Athletics to lead its PreK sports programs. Read the full article → from MiniSports classes for 3-6 yr olds
Yoga for tots and kids this fall through Rec
Recreation is promoting yoga classes for kids, including one this afternoon. Read the full article → from Yoga for tots and kids this fall through Rec
Heritage Day 2023 is coming soon
Southborough’s annual community festival and parade is less than four weeks away — Monday, October 9th.
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2023 is coming soon
Town Tree Policy may be revised on Tuesday
On September 19th, the Select Board will discuss potential changes to the Town’s posted policy for removal, trimming, and replacement of Public Shade Trees. Read the full article → from Town Tree Policy may be revised on Tuesday