Flags in Southborough and across are flying at half staff until sunset today, Friday, January 11, 2019, in honor of Sergeant First Class Eric Emond, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 27, 2018. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, January 11, 2019
Christopher Paul Davie (41) of Southborough, MA died on January 8, 2019 after living fully with a brain tumor for eleven years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Paul Davie, 41
Just a quick update on yesterday’s story about tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting. This morning, the Town posted an updated agenda adding a presentation by the Economic Development Committee. Read the full article → from EDC also to present budget at tonight’s BOS Meeting (Updated – again)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer camp jobs for adults and teens; Seasonal teaching/coaching for Tennis, Cross Country, and Track & Field
Cunneen, John “Jack” Age 86, of Southborough, MA, and more recently Sarasota, FL, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Read the full article → from Obituary: John “Jack” Cunneen, 86
The Board of Selectmen carved out this Thursday night to focus on fiscal issues. Read the full article → from BOS dedicating Thursday night to budget: 6.37% tax increase recommended to board; several groups asking for increased funding (Updated-again)
Southborough Kindergroup reached out to share a Thank You from last month’s successful Santa Day. Read the full article → from Thank you to Santa Day sponsors (and organizers)
On Saturday afternoon, residents and special guests gathered to hold a “Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Unity”. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Community vigil for Peace and Unity
Details of the newly reposted job ad and ideal candidate profile for the Southborough Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline
As I shared in a “quick update”, an incident in December made news after the selectman involved addressed it last week. But, it deserves more attention since it was under a headline about the blog’s technical issues and I have related news to add. Read the full article → from BOS calls for improved respect; eliminated public comment (temporarily), and released 5 yrs of Closed Meeting Minutes
Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 04, 2019, at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97
Highlights from last week’s action and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: ARHS stars in the spotlight
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: School Committee on FY20 budget (Updated)
Southborough residents promoting peace and unity invite you to join them for an outdoor candlelight vigil. Read the full article → from Rain or Shine – Outdoor Vigil for Peace and Unity – “Celebrate Our Community” on Saturday (Updated)