I reached out to the Town to find out how officials plan to use granted by the state for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness planning. Read the full article → from Southborough to prepare for climate change “Vulnerability” thanks to state grant (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Historical, Recreation, Assessors, Golf Course, Library Trustees, and Trust Fund
Marlborough Regal Cinemas is showing $1 movies again twice per week at Solomon Pond Mall. Read the full article → from Kids $1 movies are back at the Solomon Pond Mall
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Story times, Summer Concert, yoga on the farm, the Bubble Man, BBC Discussion series, and a Car Wash for a cause
A final update on Algonquin varsity athletes’ and teams’ title bids. Read the full article → from Postseason Update: Tennis falls at State Finals
Southborough Police issued an alert on Facebook over the weekend. They are asking the public to help identify two men who allegedly stole gift cards from the Walgreens on Route 9 in Southborough. Read the full article → from Police seeking suspects in alleged Walgreens robbery
Among Chestnut Hill Farm’s special events this summer is next Tuesday’s “Book Bugs” for tots and preschoolers. That’s part of a monthly series the farm has been hosting this spring. Trustees are also offering an ongoing, free StoryWalk for young readers this summer. You can take part in that most days this summer. Read the full article → from Book Bugs programs and free StoryWalk beckon story time lovers and young readers to the farm (Updated)
You don’t have to join a club to enjoy a game of tennis (or pickleball) this summer in Southborough. Read the full article → from Free Tennis & Pickleball: Advanced Mixed Doubles, Pickle for Seniors, and play for all
Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, of Southborough, went to God on June 12, 2019 after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, 80
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset tomorrow, June 22, 2019. It is in honor of another fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: June 22, 2019
The Recreation Director wasn’t the only appointment that the Board of Selectmen approved this week. They also dealt with some committee re-appointments and new appointments that I previewed last week. That includes the two that had looked uncertain earlier this month. Read the full article → from BOS reappoints Historical Commission members and promotes ZBA alternate (who calls for more women to serve and more training from Town)
As I shared last fall, Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson is retiring this summer. This week, the Board of Selectmen appointed her replacement. Read the full article → from New Recreation Director approved, “new direction” indicated (Updated)
Rounding up some more resident news. The only thing the two stories below have in common, is that they’re stories that felt right to share on a Feelgood Friday. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: 3x PMC rider honored, Girl Scouts recognize leaders, and a radio contest big win
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough