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
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Events this week (Updated – again)
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 – again)
SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”
Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring.
The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.
But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”
More Nature & Gardening Programs for Tots to Teens at the Library
Whether you want to encourage your child/teen’s love of nature, or hope to inspire one, you may want to sign them up for one of the Southborough Library’s upcoming programs. They include two next week. Read the full article → from More Nature & Gardening Programs for Tots to Teens at the Library
Sign up Thursday for Senior Center programs
Registration opens next week for the late spring session of programs at/through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Sign up Thursday for Senior Center programs
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
Thrifty Pop-up Market this Sunday
A pop-up thrift shopping event is being promoted for this weekend in Southborough. Read the full article → from Thrifty Pop-up Market this Sunday
Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization
Southborough is one of four local towns whose police officers will receive special training this spring to prepare ” to respond to critical incidents like shootings, school violence, and other high-threat situations”.
I’m sharing news on that along with an update on plans to regionalize Southborough’s dispatch department. Plus, for readers who may have missed the topic (buried in another story), I’ll update on a potential study of the regionalizing the fire department. Read the full article → from Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization
SPD investigating “Fatal Fall” of roofing contractor
The Southborough Police and Fire Departments issued a joint press release about a tragic “incident” at a home on Flagg Rd yesterday afternoon. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Fatal Fall” of roofing contractor
Open House & Animal Adventures Show at Fay’s Early Learning Center
Fay is holding an open house for its preschool a week from Saturday. Attendees can stay after to pet visiting animals. Read the full article → from Open House & Animal Adventures Show at Fay’s Early Learning Center
Get tickets to a night of “Powerful” true storytelling by “Pros” — May 16
If you enjoy hearing a good (true) story told well, you’ll want to book a ticket for an upcoming event hosted by The Southborough History & Arts Center.
The “Crossroads” event is promoted as a Moth-style event featuring StorySLAM champs. Read the full article → from Get tickets to a night of “Powerful” true storytelling by “Pros” — May 16
Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee
Every year the Rotary Club of Southborough (RCS) chooses a community member to honor whose service to the community is worth celebrating. This year, they selected a Town employee, Jean Johnson. Read the full article → from Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee
Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month
Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month