A final update on Algonquin varsity athletes’ and teams’ title bids. Read the full article → from Postseason Update: Tennis falls at State Finals
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Police seeking suspects in alleged Walgreens robbery

Southborough Police issued an alert on Facebook over the weekend. They are asking the public to help identify two men who allegedly stole gift cards from the Walgreens on Route 9 in Southborough. Read the full article → from Police seeking suspects in alleged Walgreens robbery
Free Tennis & Pickleball: Advanced Mixed Doubles, Pickle for Seniors, and play for all

You don’t have to join a club to enjoy a game of tennis (or pickleball) this summer in Southborough. Read the full article → from Free Tennis & Pickleball: Advanced Mixed Doubles, Pickle for Seniors, and play for all
Obituary: Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, 80

Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, of Southborough, went to God on June 12, 2019 after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jacqueline L. “Jackie” (Boisvert) Beck, 80
Why flags will be at half staff: June 22, 2019

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
BOS reappoints Historical Commission members and promotes ZBA alternate (who calls for more women to serve and more training from Town)

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)
New Recreation Director approved, “new direction” indicated (Updated)

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)
Resident Roundup: 3x PMC rider honored, Girl Scouts recognize leaders, and a radio contest big win
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
Art on the Trails: Bring your raincoat for tonight’s opening

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
Main Street Update: Utility pole installation beginning

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
Falconi Golf Tournament for Senior Center: Sponsorship and Registration

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
Police & Fire update: Driver accused of trying to flee DUI crash in an Uber, more training, and police logs

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
Southborough’s “Unofficial Mayor” honored as one of the state’s Unsung Heroines

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
Town updates: Park Central at Conservation on Thursday; Public Safety Building delay to August 13

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