This fall, a special program run by Special Olympics Massachusetts will introduce kids to “Unified” sports. Read the full article → from Special Olympics Developmental/Unified Sports program for 6-10 yr olds this fall – Sign up now
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Town to conduct new traffic count on Pine Hill Rd; BOS to vote on painted lines and other safety/traffic control options
This week, the Board of Selectmen heard a resident’s request to implement traffic control measures on Pine Hill Road. While the agenda listed a request to exclude heavy vehicles, that was just one of the options they were asked to consider. Read the full article → from Town to conduct new traffic count on Pine Hill Rd; BOS to vote on painted lines and other safety/traffic control options
Public Safety Building Update: Fire Dept moved
The Southborough Fire Department announced that they would begin operating out of the new building today. They’ll join the Police Department that successfully moved over on Monday. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update: Fire Dept moved
Golf Course Update: Large trucks on Latisquama Rd Thursday and Friday morning
It appears that work to renovate the 1st and 9th tees is underway with sod to be delivered this week. Unfortunately for Latisquama Road residents and school bus drivers, it means that there will be large trucks on the road tomorrow morning and Friday. Read the full article → from Golf Course Update: Large trucks on Latisquama Rd Thursday and Friday morning
Youth and Family Services promoting initiatives and programs
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to help them reach out to the community. They launched a newsletter to help educate the public on their services and intiatives. Read the full article → from Youth and Family Services promoting initiatives and programs
3rd-8th graders invited to join Lego robotics league
St. Mark’s School’s robotics team is recruiting students in grades 3-8 interested in robotics. Space is limited and the season is about to kickoff. So act quickly to sign kids up. Read the full article → from 3rd-8th graders invited to join Lego robotics league
This week in sports: Kicking off the fall season
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: Kicking off the fall season
The week in government: BOS on traffic control/heavy truck exclusion request on Pine Hill Rd, raising police detail rate, and appointing police staff
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 on traffic control/heavy truck exclusion request on Pine Hill Rd, raising police detail rate, and appointing police staff
Why flags are at half staff: September 3, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across are flying at half staff until sunset today, September 3, 2019, in honor of Master Sergeant Luis S. DeLeon-Figueroa, of Chicopee, Massachusetts. The Green Beret was Killed In Action in Afghanistan on August 21, 2019. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: September 3, 2019
PSB Update: Police on the move today; new safe spot for transactions
This afternoon, the Southborough Police Department will begin officially operating out of the new Public Safety Building. Read the full article → from PSB Update: Police on the move today; new safe spot for transactions
End of summer “blogcation”
I know there is more town news worth sharing, but I need to take some time off from the blog for personal reasons. Read the full article → from End of summer “blogcation”
Obituary: Napoleon ‘Pete’ DePina, 88
Napoleon ‘Pete’ DePina, 88, of Southborough, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, with family members by his side, as the result of a stroke Read the full article → from Obituary: Napoleon ‘Pete’ DePina, 88
Safety Alert updates: Spraying done; Algae warning
I have a quick update on recent safety alerts and a new one to share. Read the full article → from Safety Alert updates: Spraying done; Algae warning
Library Seeking volunteers to move books now
Staff is seeking help right now to move some books to make way for workers to pull up some carpet and better determine the situation. So if you can lend a hand early this evening, please come on out. Read the full article → from Library Seeking volunteers to move books now