Flags in Southborough and across the nation will be flying at half staff this Saturday, October 5, 2019 from sunrise to sunset and again on Sunday, October 6 2019. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: October 5 and 6, 2019
Pilgrim Church will host the 48th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
The department has brought back an awareness and fundraising campaign it launched last fall. Read the full article → from SPD holding annual Pink Patch Project for Breast Cancer Awareness
Finn School is looking for volunteers to lend a hand in the classroom with regular academic activities. Read the full article → from Finn School asks community to volunteer time to help in the Classroom
The Town is combining an effort to promote the newly renovated golf course with a fundraiser to support a cause in honor of two key players in its success. Read the full article → from Play Golf for ALS One – Heritage Day weekend
The Bloodmobile will be in town next Wednesday to collect donations for Children’s Hospital patients. Read the full article → from Blood Drive: Give Pints to Half Pints – Wednesday
This week, the Town posted the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony details with times. That prompted me to check if the firefighters would be hosting their traditional weekend-before-Halloween party. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update: October 26th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Tours, and the annual SFA Halloween Parade
Since the event always takes place on Thanksgiving, it would be silly to tell you to “save the date”. But, for those of you who like to get in shape for the 5K, this is a friendly reminder that it’s coming upon us. Read the full article → from 13th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting and get ready to support Friends of Southborough Recreation
Last night, selectmen were updated on the EEE situation in Southborough. So, I’m passing on what they learned. Read the full article → from EEE Update: Waiting for long, deep freeze across whole town
Tonight, the Board of Selectmen will discuss a request by a member of the Economic Development Committee to grant the committee status as Special Municipal Employees. The board will also consider a possible policy for when and how to grant the status to board/committee members. Read the full article → from BOS packet posted with info related to tonight’s vote on Special Municipal Employee status request and draft policy
The Southborough Library’s Board of Trustees is advertising a vacancy that needs to be filled soon. Read the full article → from Library Trustees seek new member (Updated)
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
John Arnold Mylotte, age 77, from Southborough, MA died on September 22, 2019 after many years of poor health. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Arnold Mylotte, age 77
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS to consider policy on Special Municipal Employee status for committees; Park Central at Conservation