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SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier

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This morning, Trottier students will see an increased police presence at their school. But the Southborough Police Chief is seeking to assure the community, “there is no credible threat” or “safety risk.

The announcement through a press release explains that the SPD has been investigating an alleged threat of violence against the middle school by a student. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier

Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers

Several residents are using the annual walk to raise money for Dana-Farber's fight against cancer. And one 4 yr old boy is again celebrated as a "Walk Hero".

by Beth Melo on

Southborough residents will be among those walking (a portion of or the full) Boston Marathon route “Together against cancer”, raising money for the Jimmy Fund. I’m sharing how you can support or join them. Read the full article → from Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers

Open House for Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness (rebranded from Rio Medical) — Thursday

The medspa is holding a celebration for its new name. It's also still holding collections for causes in exchange for monthly Free Facial drawings

by Beth Melo on

A Southborough medspa announced a special open house to celebrate its rebrand this Thursday. The owner of the former Rio Medical tells me that they are splitting off from their Hudson location to form an independent business. To celebrate, they’re inviting the public to an Open House this Thursday. Read the full article → from Open House for Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness (rebranded from Rio Medical) — Thursday

Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting

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[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.

The following letter is from the Southborough Select Board.] Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting

Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill

Answering questions about wildflowers and grass killed along the roadside, the committee outlined its reasoning and method for killing non-native plants and grasses, and its long term vision for flowers to bloom in 2026–2027

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Earlier this month, I shared questions that a resident asked the Stewardship Committee to answer about a roadside area of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Now, I’m following up with the committee’s promised response. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill

AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel

Special Town Meeting Article will focus only addressing site contamination — including a temporary safety measure

by Beth Melo on

On Tuesday night, the Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust announced their formal withdrawal of their offer on the old Atwood Water Tower Parcel.

The Select Board will be bringing forward an amended funding request to the Fall Town Meeting for the next stages of addressing contamination on the Town-owned property. But voters won’t be asked to consider a deal to allow the Trust to purchase the site. (At least not this fall.)  Read the full article → from AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel

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