A support group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies is holding special events this summer. Read the full article → from YA Summer fun in Safe Spaces
YA Summer fun in Safe Spaces
Upcoming programs for for LGBTQ+ youth and allies in grades 6-12
News
Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Personnel changes, Public Safety Building news, and emergency responses
I’m rounding up Town news items related to Police and Fire Departments. Read the full article → from Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Obituary: Stephen R. DeNorscia, 57
Stephen R. DeNorscia ,57, passed away unexpectedly on July 4th in Boulder, Colorado. Read the full article → from Obituary: Stephen R. DeNorscia, 57
Obituary: Ronald Lee DeHart, 84
Ronald Lee DeHart passed away peacefully at home in Southborough, MA, on July 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald Lee DeHart, 84
Select Board addressing road safety issues
Lowering speeds on Parkerville Road; update on Town Traffic Study
At last week’s Select Board Meeting, there were updates on two items related to road safety in Southborough. Read the full article → from Select Board addressing road safety issues
The week in government (Updated)
Public Works Planning Board and Capital on Hopkinton water request; Presentation about planned St Mark's archeological study; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Call for art-inspired Poetry
Submit poems about (or inspired by) installations in this summer's Art on the Trails exhibit by August 4th
Earlier this month, 15 artworks were installed for Southborough’s 6th annual Art on the Trails. Now organizers are encouraging visitors to find inspiration for poetry. Read the full article → from Call for art-inspired Poetry
Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Catching up on restoration work and revised plans for private home with occasional events
I’m finally catching up to share details on what voters were and weren’t promised, the revamped plans, conservation issues, and even an update on the owner’s other preservation project in town (Fayville Hall.) Plus, I’m adding a slew of photos to show what’s been restored over the past few years. Read the full article → from Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Obituary: Marie (Pessini) Kensinger, 83
Marie (Pessini) Kensinger, 83, of Fayville, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marie (Pessini) Kensinger, 83
The week in government meetings
Planning Board, BOH, Select Board and more
Here are the posted open, public Southborough committee and board meetings for this week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government meetings
Teens can sign up to do odd jobs for seniors
Rec is looking to connect Southborough seniors with young adults willing to be paid (or volunteer) to assist with home and yard projects
Southborough Rec and the Senior Center are partnering to help seniors find teens willing to do work for them – whether that’s for money or to satisfy volunteer hours. Read the full article → from Teens can sign up to do odd jobs for seniors
Covid Update
There's an uptick in the latest stats for our Town and our neighboring county's community level was raised to Medium
The latest information and figures on Covid cases in our town. Read the full article → from Covid Update
Board of Health Update
BOH addressed Ken's Warehouse noise issues, handling other noise, Fitzgerald's permit, and tightening regs for tobacco products
Highlights from the Board of Health meeting two weeks ago. Read the full article → from Board of Health Update
Obituary: Lisa Maureen (Peralta) Fields, 57
Lisa Maureen (Peralta) Fields, 57, of Southborough, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lisa Maureen (Peralta) Fields, 57