Several positions on Town committees expire this month. Some members are asking to be reappointed, but others have stepped down leaving vacancies. Read the full article → from Committee vacancies: Conservation seeking commissioner; Openings for Personnel, Advisory, Public Works Planning, ZBA and more
Reminders and updates on tomorrow’s free Summer Concert . Read the full article → from Reminder – Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday; Update on Send a Kid to Camp
Last week, the Board of Selectmen granted a three year contract to Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. The change from single year to multi-year contract was voted on publicly but without explanation or discussion. Read the full article → from BOS grants DPW head 3-yr contract prior to review; PW Planning Chair leaving over board’s treatment (Updated)
This year, getting Transfer Station stickers is easier than ever for Southborough seniors. Read the full article → from Seniors: Get your Transfer Station tickets with ease
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (6/17-6/19/16): Trailer fire on Fisher Rd
Strawberry season is here. And other summer fruits are just around the corner. So for those of you who enjoy the “pick your own” experience, where do you like to go? Read the full article → from Your favorite places: To pick summer fruit
Public school is out for summer this afternoon. But Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers has been working to keep kids from singing, “No more pencils, no more books”! Read the full article → from Summer reading program challenges kids to be literacy champions
Last Thursday, second seed Algonquin Boys Tennis made it to the district finals. There, they faced Westborough, a team that defeated them twice earlier this season. They were outplayed 5-0, securing Westborough’s third division championship. Read the full article → from Postseason ends with victory: ARHS Tennis Duo wins state championship
Last week, the Board of Selectmen tabled re-appointments of members to Town committees whose terms expire this month. The decision was made after two selectmen asked to hear from individuals or committees on their objectives or roles. Read the full article → from Committee re/appointments: BOS calling in some individuals on objectives; Open Space needs to justify role; ZBA unadvertised vacancy
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: Planning & Conservation on Park Central, and Historical Commission on Police Station & Fayville Hall
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of Specialist Bernardino Guevara Jr. of the Army who died on June 6th. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, June 18
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a Glance: Fathers Day Celebrations, Riverfest and Against the Tide
The best local places to have fun with kids who love water play. Read the full article → from Splash pads and local beaches open/opening
You don’t have to head to the coast, or even a lake, to enjoy a good game of beach volleyball. Read the full article → from Pick up your volleyball and head to the sand