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Obituary: Jon P. Niemi, 16
Jon P. Niemi, 16, passed unexpectedly but peacefully, Saturday, September 17, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jon P. Niemi, 16
Seeking volunteers for new Capital committee and more (Updated)
CIPC is seeking new members. Judging from the vacancies page on the Town website, there are a lot of other committees still in need of volunteers
There’s more news about openings on important committees in town.
The latest announcements mean that Southborough is under represented on both of our high school committees and that the Conservation Commission is in need of help.
Plus, there are other important seats that need filling. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for new Capital committee and more (Updated)
Nursing Home Advocates Needed
The regional elder services agency is seeking people to be trained as Nursing Home Advocates. (Also know as “Ombudsman”.) Read the full article → from Nursing Home Advocates Needed
Sign up for booths (or to march) at Heritage Day
Heritage Day is around the corner with a deadline to register for a booth in less than 2 weeks
If you’d like to have a booth on the field at Heritage Day, the deadline to sign up is October 1st. Read the full article → from Sign up for booths (or to march) at Heritage Day
Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
Town raises legal issues, negative impacts, and safety concerns about the large 40B project
On Tuesday, the Select Board will vote on the final version of the Town’s comment letter to MassHousing on the controversial Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
The week in sports (Updated)
Last week was a disappointing one for Titans fans
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (Updated)
The week in government
BOH Hearing on changing Tobacco regulations, Select Board to finalize Park Central 40B comment letter, Combined & Regional school committee meetings, 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
Collection for Niemi family
A gofundme page has been set up to help the family of the Algonquin student who died unexpectedly on Saturday
The community has quickly rallied to offer financial support for the family of junior Jon Niemi during this difficult time. Read the full article → from Collection for Niemi family
ARHS student died “unexpectedly but peacefully”
Algonquin Regional’s Principal emailed tragic news to the community about the death of Jon Niemi, an ARHS junior and Northborough resident. Read the full article → from ARHS student died “unexpectedly but peacefully”
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
In advance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Brunch Bunch will be walking again for the American Cancer Society
Southborough members of the Brunch Bunch asked me to share that they are again Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and seeking support for their fundraising walk. Read the full article → from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Seeking homeowners for Holiday House Tour
SHS is bringing back the popular tour highlighting fabulous holiday decor. They are looking for volunteers to support the fundraiser.
Southborough Historical Society is looking to hold a repeat of their successful Southborough Holiday House Tour. They are reaching out to the community for homeowners willing to take part in the fundraiser. Read the full article → from Seeking homeowners for Holiday House Tour
Residents walking to “Defy Cancer”
Southborough residents are raising funds through the Jimmy Fund Walk
In a few weeks, four Southborough residents will be among those using The Jimmy Fund Walk to raise funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Read the full article → from Residents walking to “Defy Cancer”
Covid and Flu Clinics
Over the weekend, the Public Health Dept announced more appointments were added for residents 12 and older to get vaccinated at the Regional Clinic. Read the full article → from Covid and Flu Clinics