In January 2020, the Southborough Police announced that a Framingham resident was arrested for robbing a senior at his Southborough home. Yesterday, Metrowest Daily News reported that the accused was convicted. Read the full article → from MWDN: Conviction in case of man held up in his garage
The Library will match up youth ages 10 and up and seniors to become pen pals. Read the full article → from Pen Pal program offers to pair ages 10+ and seniors as writing buddies
It’s time for an update on Covid numbers in Southborough and the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town rates declining; Trottier and ARHS to increase in person learning in April
Rounding up two months of highlights from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from SPD update: Seeking burglar for B&E at Eros Pizza, police logs and more (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: Planning Board hearings, School Committee meeting, and more
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Companion Planting, Joy of Nature in the Netherlands, Screenwise talk, Office Hours and Elder Law advice (Updated)
Dr. James Neil Ross, Jr., 80, of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021, surrounded by family and friends with his favorite jazz music playing. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dr. James Neil Ross, Jr., 80
This week, the Board of Selectmen rescheduled Annual Town Meeting to open at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 22nd. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
Have you and/or your family members started feeling like screen addicted zombies? Then, you may want to make an effort to take part in the National Day of Unplugging. Read the full article → from Reminder: SYFS invites you to Unplug – Tonight to sundown on Saturday
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced its 2021 round of awards. $6,026 in grants will support 13 programs for the community. Read the full article → from SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Chair of the Board of Selectmen gave fellow members good news on progress over easement issues related to the downtown reconstruction project. It was followed by a project update that left the Board unsettled about another element of the project. Read the full article → from Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
Last week, I shared news of boards and committees that need (or could use) new members. The landscape has changed a little, so I’m providing an update. Read the full article → from Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
The Southborough Fire Department announced that it once again received grant funding for its “SAFE” programs. Read the full article → from SFD granted funds for its student and senior fire safety programs