The Conservation Commission has posted notice that trails will be temporarily closed at Breakneck Hill. The announcement describes limited access. Read the full article → from Access to Breakneck Hill trails temporarily limited (Updated)
Yesterday, I shared that 7 candidates are running for the two selectmen seats in the Town Election. Later in the day, Jesse Stein officially withdrew. Stein was the first candidate to pull and to file papers for the post. Once all the other names were in, he decided a run wasn’t necessary. Instead, he will Read the full article → from Selectmen race narrows (a little): Stein withdraws
I just stumbled across a pretty amazing story I somehow missed last week. Formerly one of Southborough’s most historic buildings, the Woodbury Tavern will rise again. Unfortunately, it won’t be in Southborough (or as a public tavern). Read the full article → from Southborough’s old Woodbury Tavern to be reassembled (across state lines)
A Trottier Middle School student is collecting donations for children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations. Read the full article → from Cradles to Crayons: collection drive for kids 0-12
Papers are now in and the deadline to file has passed. It looks like there will be two races for elected seats in Southborough’s Town government this May. One is a doozy! Read the full article → from Two races in Town Election: 7 for Board of Selectmen and 2 for Town Clerk (Updated)
An expert on helping children overcome stress in order to learn is coming to our district. His presentation is for all parents. But, parents of kids with Learning Disabilities/ADHD will want to take special note. Read the full article → from Stress/Putting kids on the path to success – Monday, April 3rd
An initiative to look at a Truck exclusions on some Southborough back roads seems to be stalled. Meanwhile, at least one intersection continues to feel the impact of inaction. Read the full article → from Movement on Deerfoot and Parkerville truck issues seems to be stalled
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff tomorrow in honor of Firefighter Joseph Toscano. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: March 22, 2017
A fundraiser organized by a Southborough mother-daughter team will raise funds for the #1 birth defect – Congenital Heart Disease. Read the full article → from Kickoff event for Congenital Heart Walk – April 1st
Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department will be hosting an afternoon of family fun. For parents the real draw is the discount vouchers for sale! Read the full article → from Recreation celebration with opportunity for savings – Saturday
Does March Madness have your kids itching to shoot hoops? Then, sign them up for a free basketball clinic. Read the full article → from Free basketball clinics for 3rd-8th graders – Thursday
On Tuesday afternoon, patrons at the Southborough Library will be folding “peace cranes”. Read the full article → from Origami at Library – tomorrow “Crafternoon”
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: Public Hearings on Recreational Marijuana Bylaws; Cain’s Crossing Site Plan
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Origami peace cranes, Beginner Birding, Old Time Radio Show and more (Updated)