It’s time to talk about vacancies in our town government again. Volunteering for a Town committee is a great way to participate in our community. Read the full article → from Vacancies: ZBA, Municipal Technology, and many more
The Board of Selectmen held a shorter than typical meeting this week. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS: New contract for TA; seeking legal advice on Demolition Delay; and looking at Green Community
I don’t want to be an alarmist. But you may have noticed a lot of coverage lately of strangers approaching children (including a suspicious approach in town and even alleged abduction attempts in towns like Fall River.)
The latest local news comes from Hopkinton Youth Soccer. They report a stranger approaching a child by the port-a-potties at the Fruit Street Athletic complex. Read the full article → from Another stranger incident: Approach at neighboring athletic field (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A neighboring school district is holding a public event with advice on how to improve sleep for teens. Parents, middle schoolers, and high schoolers are invited. Read the full article → from Advice for Sleepy Teens and their parents – May 14
One 10 year old in town is doing her part to help victims of the earthquake in Nepal. Read the full article → from Garage sale for Nepal – May 9
Southborough Youth and Family Services is taking Mental Health Awareness Month seriously. They are reaching out in hopes of helping those that struggle with issues, including depression. Read the full article → from SYFS promoting Mental Health awareness
The Economic Development Committee recently launched a new website geared towards businesses. Read the full article → from EDC launches Doing Business in Southborough site
Last week, the library honored both a former, late employee’s memory and the commitment of a retiring Library Trustee. Read the full article → from Library honors retiring Trustee with Peggy Tuttle Award for Service Distinction
Yesterday, a “3-alarm” fire occured at Carbone’s Restaurant. Read the full article → from Fire at Carbone’s Restaurant
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s caucus at the Southborough Libary this week, to help elect delegates to the state convention held in September. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats to elect delegates at caucus – Wednesday night
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
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
A crowded room of voters got the chance to hear from candidates for Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen last week. To give them all a fair share of the limelight, I split my coverage into two posts. This one focuses on the Town Clerk’s race. Read the full article → from Town Clerk candidates count on votes (Updated)