Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Select Board Chair Kathy Cook announced that Harvard University stepped up its PILOT contributions in a big way. An over 90% increase in annual payments is accompanied by a significant in-kind benefit. Read the full article → from Harvard ups the ante in PILOT payments and perks to Town
Since the new president was inaugurated last Monday, there have been a number of national news stories about parents and teachers’ worries about potential ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) raids at schools. Today, the Superintendent of NSBORO schools issued a message about the situation to parents and caregivers.
The text and email seeks to reassure parents by clarifying students’ rights and the schools’ responsibilities. Read the full article → from NSBORO commits to “safe environment” for children regardless of “immigration status”
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from SYFS seeking volunteers for “Community Needs” focus groups
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
Maureen A. (Rossi) Galvin Born August 23, 1947, Passed January 09, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen A. (Rossi) Galvin, 77
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
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
A recomposed committee to oversee Southborough’s Affordable Housing Trust was officially appointed this month. The “Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)” will meet for the second time tonight (in person only). Read the full article → from New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
Kathleen “Kathy” Alice (Quinn) Richer, 83, of Jacksonville Florida, widow of William “Bill” Richer, died January 17, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kathleen “Kathy” Alice (Quinn) Richer, 83
Bruna (Tombari) Vagnini, 90, of Southborough, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 20, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bruna (Tombari) Vagnini, 90
Jeanette Castelda, 85, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1939, in Utica, NY. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeanette (Couzen) Castelda, 85
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports (along with some photo highlights). Read the full article → from The week in sports