A new Youth in Philanthropy group is being formed in Southborough. Read the full article → from Youth in Philanthropy: High schoolers, apply to join Southborough based group of philanthropists
The Library and Rec are working together to offer an Author Night next week. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Night: Meredith O’Brien on May 20th
Troop 1 members Eric Hanson and Zane Walter used their Eagle Scout projects to support public use of Southborough trails. The Southborough Trails Committee is thanking the two scouts for their help. Read the full article → from Scouts finish Trailhead kiosks
Starting a week from tonight, Southborough Recreation is offering residents another way to de-stress. Read the full article → from Recreation offering Free Meditation program – Tuesdays
At last week’s meeting, the Board discussed financial impacts of pandemic responsibilities. Read the full article → from Board of Health notes: Budget and staffing issues; Flu clinic plans
Two Southborough organizations got recent press coverage for covid-related news. And one family’s story got new national attention with a special thank you. Read the full article → from Covid Roundup: Supplying free PPEs for dentists, Liquor liability insurance refunds, and Thanking family of nurses
NSPAC was unable to hold an in-person event to celebrate this year’s Go the Distance award recipients, but they are still publicly honoring them. Read the full article → from NSPAC honoring those who went “the Distance” this year for special needs students
One week ago, selectmen discussed a wide range of topics. These are my highlights on ones that require follow up before the board votes. Read the full article → from More BOS meeting notes: Memorial Day, Budget, Open Space plan, Remote Working policy, & Reappointing legal counsel (Updated)
A Southborough resident asked me to spread the word on his fundraiser to get more effective facemasks in the hands of hospital workers. Read the full article → from Resident asking public to support purchasing of masks for Mass hospitals
There are enough new agendas posted since yesterday morning to prompt me to post an updated version of this week’s committee and board meetings. Read the full article → from The week in government: Re-evaluating budgets and capital expenses; School Choice Vote
At readers’ request, I followed up to find out what the updated timeline is for the Main Street Reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Main St update: Work in progress this spring to be completed this fall
Lorraine R. (Trudeau) Fricault, 100, of Southborough died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing of Westborough after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lorraine R. (Trudeau) Fricault, 100
Starting in July, Algonquin Regional will have a new principal. Read the full article → from Sean Bevan hired as new ARHS Principal
Like many organizations at this time, NECC is pursuing a virtual substitute for its annual event. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC 5K going Virtual – Saturday fundraiser