I’ll be taking a long weekend to enjoy the summer. Read the full article → from End of summer “blogcation”
News
MWDN: Stolen car leads to a police chase, dog bite and an arrest, with another person on the run
The report of a car stolen in Ashland this week led to a police chase involving Southborough Police. Read the full article → from MWDN: Stolen car leads to a police chase, dog bite and an arrest, with another person on the run
CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services

According to the Community Advocate’s coverage, regionalizing police and fire dispatch is now getting a more serious look thanks to looming expenses and state funding priorities. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services
Concerns raised about Building Permit, precedent, and ZBA process over “monster” Sports Barn

Neighbors are questioning the Town’s decision to allow a homeowner to build a large barn for sports and entertainment in a residential neighborhood. Read the full article → from Concerns raised about Building Permit, precedent, and ZBA process over “monster” Sports Barn
Board of Health wants to know your top public health concerns

The Southborough Board of Health is promoting a very quick survey to find out, “What are you top three health/safety concerns right now?” Read the full article → from Board of Health wants to know your top public health concerns
Southborough job listings: Full time Harvard Depository Manager, Part-time Dishwasher, and more School openings

I received more posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Full time Harvard Depository Manager, Part-time Dishwasher, and more School openings
Residents supporting Dana Farber through Jimmy Fund’s “Walk Your Way”

On October 3rd, the Jimmy Fund is holding a special fundraiser. Four Southborough residents are using the event to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Read the full article → from Residents supporting Dana Farber through Jimmy Fund’s “Walk Your Way”
2021 Scholarship Committee awards presented

This month, five Southborough residents were awarded scholarships by the Town. Read the full article → from 2021 Scholarship Committee awards presented
Library Native Plants Garden: A community effort

A Southborough company donated services for the Native Plant Garden at the Library, as did community volunteers. Read the full article → from Library Native Plants Garden: A community effort
Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker

This year’s Transfer Station permit stickers expire in a few weeks. Starting September 15th, the 2021-2022 stickers must be “in place” in order to access the station. Read the full article → from Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker
Rotary’s Food Truck Festival this fall will be collecting “Sweats For Vets”

Rotary is asking the public to donate NE sports team themed hoodies and/or sweatshirts to homeless veterans at this year’s Food Truck Festival. Main Street Bank will reward those who do. Read the full article → from Rotary’s Food Truck Festival this fall will be collecting “Sweats For Vets”
Covid Update: 11 cases in isolation; NSBORO mask and quarantine protocols for coming school year

An update on Covid cases in town, and the latest Covid-related news from the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 11 cases in isolation; NSBORO mask and quarantine protocols for coming school year
The week in government: Appointing BOH replacement; Conservation Commission

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: Appointing BOH replacement; Conservation Commission
Southborough job listings: BOS Recording Clerk

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: BOS Recording Clerk