I know many readers want to know about the steps Town and school officials are making to handle school building issues in the wake of voters rejecting the Neary Building Project last spring. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on School Building Research & Neary Roof Replacement (Updated)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
This fall, Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering a free, weekly after school program for a limited number of 4th & 5th grade Neary School students. “The Game Lab” is described as “A game-based friendship-building group”. Read the full article → from After school “Game Lab” for Neary kids this fall
Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding their very popular annual dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from Registration is open for the Dodgeball Tournament
This morning, Trottier students will see an increased police presence at their school. But the Southborough Police Chief is seeking to assure the community, “there is no credible threat” or “safety risk.
The announcement through a press release explains that the SPD has been investigating an alleged threat of violence against the middle school by a student. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier
Southborough residents will be among those walking (a portion of or the full) Boston Marathon route “Together against cancer”, raising money for the Jimmy Fund. I’m sharing how you can support or join them. Read the full article → from Join/Support Southborough Jimmy Fund walkers
A Southborough medspa announced a special open house to celebrate its rebrand this Thursday. The owner of the former Rio Medical tells me that they are splitting off from their Hudson location to form an independent business. To celebrate, they’re inviting the public to an Open House this Thursday. Read the full article → from Open House for Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness (rebranded from Rio Medical) — Thursday
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
On Friday morning, the Select Board approved an employment agreement for a new Building Commissioner. Mark Robidoux will return to his former role working for the Town of Southborough almost seven years after he left. Read the full article → from Town brings back a former Building Commissioner
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
Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD, of Southborough, MA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD.
The SPD shared news about a traffic stop that led to an arrest with charges pressed including for alleged “firearms offenses”. Read the full article → from SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
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The following letter is from the Southborough Select Board.] Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting
Earlier this month, I shared questions that a resident asked the Stewardship Committee to answer about a roadside area of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Now, I’m following up with the committee’s promised response. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill