As usual, there will be activities and challenges to engage kids each time they visit the Children’s Room. Plus, this summer’s highlights include the return of entertainers, regular outdoor story times, and craft programs. Read the full article → from Summer Reading (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: Board of Health; Community Preservation hearing for input on projects/priorities; Conservation, and more
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: Open Mic, Gallery Opening, Bubble Show, Native Gardens and more
The latest figures for Covid cases in our schools and town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Community Level officially Low
The section of the stone wall impacting the view at the intersection of School Street and Route 30 was removed. Read the full article → from School & Main intersection sight line improved
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A week from Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission will be showing off its Native Pollinator Gardens at two special events. As long as I’m sharing that news, I also have other news that may be of interest to readers who care about gardening and/or native solutions. Read the full article → from Native Garden Tours, Native Solutions webinar, and another Seed event
The Select Board covered a lot of items on Tuesday night. I’m rounding up a few readers may care about related to important staff positions in town. Read the full article → from Select Board personnel decisions: Police Chief recruitment, DPW agreements, and IT new hire (Updated)
The public is encouraged to support Southborough LGBTQ+ youth by attending the opening of a special exhibit by Chelsea Bradway. Read the full article → from “Voices Carry” Gallery Showing – Wednesday Opening (Early Bird tickets today)
Here are the latest jobs advertised by the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Job listings: Economic Development Coordinator, Building Inspector, and more
The Library is launching a crafty new program for residents looking to take up a new hobby this summer. Read the full article → from Learn to Knit at the Library (Updated – full)
The Southborough Golf Club Women’s Casual League asked me to issue a public invitation for this season. Read the full article → from Link up with the Women’s Casual League this season
[Editor’s Note: The new obituary was released to share the Funeral arrangements which were previously listed as pending.] Read the full article → from Obituary: Deborah “Debby” Lee Carey, 71
This evening, the Select Board is scheduled to vote on Superintendent Karen Galligan’s 3-year successor agreement. Today, a letter issued to the Board and this blog claims to list the comments of “dozens of concerned taxpayers”. Read the full article → from Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight