As they head into the new budget season, the Select Board and Advisory Committee are starting to discuss what strategy to take for dealing with the “levy capacity” issue and getting approvals needed from voters. Read the full article → from Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated)
Southborough Recreation was able to rebook Carolyn Rae & the Rumors to perform on a Wednesday night in a couple of weeks. Read the full article → from This week’s Summer Concert is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th
Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.
I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Due to the forecast, Southborough Recreation is cancelling this week’s concert. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Summer Concert is cancelled/postponed
The downtown gallery will host another sale of vintage goods alongside its 2nd annual exhibit of art inspired by native plants & pollinators. Read the full article → from Native Plants & Pollinators Art Reception this weekend
I’m highlighting that Southborough residents who are Southborough Library patrons can sign up to participate in a live Author Talk tomorrow with the author of a best selling children’s fantasy book series.
Along with those details, I’m noting other relevant save-the-dates, and a list of previously recorded children’s and YA author talks that are still available to watch. Read the full article → from Youth Virtual Author Talks
Fay School is hosting fun with live music by a children’s entertainer on their playground this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Popular graphic novelist and artist Jonathan Todd returns to the Southborough Library next week for another week-long “Comics Camp”. This time, the free opportunity is available to 2nd to 8th graders. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8 next week
A Southborough talk show, hosted by the Chair of Council on Aging, focuses on content of interest to Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Videos: Southborough Connections for Seniors
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Tomorrow, the Southborough Library is bringing back Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Read the full article → from Storyteller at the Library Tuesday afternoon
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings (Updated)
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 (Updated)