The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Algonquin will host a forum on Alcohol Awareness. Read the full article → from Alcohol Awareness Forum for parents – (Updated – postponed again)
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Swing n’ Christmas: Big Band benefit concert – December 22nd
In one month, a big band will play in Southborough for the benefit of Abby’s House and The CASA project. Read the full article → from Swing n’ Christmas: Big Band benefit concert – December 22nd
Flu shots still available – Friday and Monday
This month, residents aged 12+ and Town employees can get their flu vaccines through the Board of Health’s clinic. Read the full article → from Flu shots still available – Friday and Monday
Limited access to Town House tomorrow
If you were planning on conducting business in person at the Town Clerk’s, Treasurer’s, or Selectmen’s offices tomorrow, you should adjust those plans. Read the full article → from Limited access to Town House tomorrow
More chances to buy wreaths and candles – weekends Nov 23 through Dec 8
Starting this Saturday, you can pick up Christmas wreaths and Hanukkah candles when you’re running errands in town on the weekends. Read the full article → from More chances to buy wreaths and candles – weekends Nov 23 through Dec 8
Obituary: Maxine A. Juliano (Sleczkowski), 78
Maxine A. Juliano (Sleczkowski) 78 of Dennis Port, and formerly of Southborough, died Tuesday November 19, 2019 at Liberty Commons Healthcare in North Chatham, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maxine A. Juliano (Sleczkowski), 78
Prospective students families invited to Assabet’s Showcase – December 4
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding a “Showcase” for prospective students and parents. Read the full article → from Prospective students families invited to Assabet’s Showcase – December 4
Following 2 home burglaries, Police advise residents to “remain vigilant” and consider home security system
Last week, Southborough Police reported two break-ins at Southborough homes. They shared a reminder for residents to take precautions Read the full article → from Following 2 home burglaries, Police advise residents to “remain vigilant” and consider home security system
Town efforts to improve transparency around meeting minutes
Recently, I’ve covered criticism of how the Town has handled meeting minutes. So, it’s only fair that I highlight the transparency improvements that I discovered as well. Read the full article → from Town efforts to improve transparency around meeting minutes
Post-Season Update: T-Hawks fall journey ended with Girl Soccer at State Semis
Algonquin and Westfield Girls Soccer battled it out in the State Semi-Finals last night. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: T-Hawks fall journey ended with Girl Soccer at State Semis
Senior Center Autumn Fair – Saturday
Friends of the COA are holding their annual Autumn Fair fundraiser. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair – Saturday
Interfaith Thanksgiving service and potluck dinner this Sunday
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Neighbors for Peace are inviting the public to a Thanksgiving interfaith prayer and potluck. Read the full article → from Interfaith Thanksgiving service and potluck dinner this Sunday
State instructs Town it must justify exemptions to OML for records about Town-owned farm dump
A letter from the state’s Public Records Division ties together two recent stories on the blog: a rebuke of Southborough’s handling of Executive Session minutes and concerns raised about a “monster” on Town-owned Conservation Land. Read the full article → from State instructs Town it must justify exemptions to OML for records about Town-owned farm dump
BOS (and Library Trustee) meeting postponed to next week
I’ve learned that the meeting will be postponed one week – to Tuesday, November 26th. Read the full article → from BOS (and Library Trustee) meeting postponed to next week