Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset tomorrow, June 22, 2019. It is in honor of another fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: June 22, 2019
The Recreation Director wasn’t the only appointment that the Board of Selectmen approved this week. They also dealt with some committee re-appointments and new appointments that I previewed last week. That includes the two that had looked uncertain earlier this month. Read the full article → from BOS reappoints Historical Commission members and promotes ZBA alternate (who calls for more women to serve and more training from Town)
As I shared last fall, Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson is retiring this summer. This week, the Board of Selectmen appointed her replacement. Read the full article → from New Recreation Director approved, “new direction” indicated (Updated)
Rounding up some more resident news. The only thing the two stories below have in common, is that they’re stories that felt right to share on a Feelgood Friday. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: 3x PMC rider honored, Girl Scouts recognize leaders, and a radio contest big win
Organizers for Art on the Trails aren’t going to let a little rain get in their way of tonight’s opening. It will take place at 5:30 pm tonight. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails: Bring your raincoat for tonight’s opening
The Town’s latest update on the Main Street project is that new utility pole installation work would begin today. Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Utility pole installation beginning
Support the Senior Center through the 28th Annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, September 16. Read the full article → from Falconi Golf Tournament for Senior Center: Sponsorship and Registration
In a facebook post, Southborough Police allege that a resident tried to hail a ride share to flee the scene of a crime. The incident revolves around a car crash last Friday. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update: Driver accused of trying to flee DUI crash in an Uber, more training, and police logs
Resident Bea Ginga, called by some “the unofficial mayor of Southborough”, was one of the 132 recipients honored at the state house yesterday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s “Unofficial Mayor” honored as one of the state’s Unsung Heroines
I was too quick on the draw for two posts this week. Here are updates to fix that. Read the full article → from Town updates: Park Central at Conservation on Thursday; Public Safety Building delay to August 13
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School held its ceremony the same weekend as Algonquin’s. And St. Mark’s School held its the following week. Plus, since my ARHS post, the Harbinger posted its senior issue. Read the full article → from Graduation Roundup: Assabet, St. Mark’s, and more on ARHS
The new safety complex is on track for a summer opening and fall Grand Opening, though small issues continue to “pop up”. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update (Updated)
The Library is recruiting teen and tween volunteers to help them move the young adult collection to its new room. Read the full article → from Library looking for tween and teen helpers to finish their space this week
Southborough’s Trails Committee has an exciting announcement. They are also recruiting volunteers to ensure the announcement is true. Read the full article → from The Boroughs Trail is coming! You can help blaze the way