On Monday afternoon, a “waste removal worker” reported that he was hit by a passing car that kept on going. The Southborough Police issued a press release seeking information on the driver of a gray Nissan Murano. The incident took place around 1:15 pm on June 16th near 92 Pine Hill Road. Read the full article → from SPD seeking driver in Monday afternoon Hit & Run
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from SYFS asking people to share their “Community Needs”
Southborough Rec is launching a new event this summer, promising “Fun Times, Good Neighbors, Great Party!” Read the full article → from Summer Block Parties this July
Swing by the Library this Saturday morning to shop at “Community Yard Sale” tables. Read the full article → from Shop for bargains at the “Community Yard Sale” — Saturday
The Southborough Library is opening the Outdoor Story Time season with two special “Pajama Story Times” this month. The first one is this week. Read the full article → from Pajama Story Time this Wednesday (and June 25th)
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
The Southborough Food Pantry asked me to make readers aware of their updated need for donations. Reminder — the summer is a tough time for the Pantry as school collections end but families in need are still here throughout the summer. Read the full article → from Food Pantry asks for donations from current needs list
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
The Committee discussed addressing parents’ immediate safety concerns, better analyzing buildings’ capacity and needs, and collaborating with the Select Board on next steps for school facilities planning. Read the full article → from School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A national newspaper covered the tragic death of Southborough native Timmy Howard. It included details meant to serve as a warning about the dangers posed by food allergies and the need for clearer labeling. Read the full article → from USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
Farmers Market Season is here — including an Opening Day this afternoon in a neighboring town! Read the full article → from Farmers Markets are beckoning again
Southborough is one of the towns that will field a Women’s Softball team through the program coordinated through Northborough Recreation.
The opportunity is open for adults 18 and older. According to the website, “This league is not extremely competitive, but you must have some playing experience”. Read the full article → from Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)