Earlier this month, I reported on the conflict between Board of Selectmen and Historical Commission member Michael Weishan. Last night, the Historical Commission voted to file an ethics complaint against the member of the board who led the charge against renewing Weishan’s term on the Commission. Read the full article → from Historical Commission filing Ethics Complaint against a Selectman
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SAT Bootcamp: Register now for summer classes
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
Peter Arvantely offers intensive SAT Bootcamps this July and August. Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp: Register now for summer classes
Obituary: Elizabeth (Fish) Butler, 90.
BUTLER, Elizabeth (Fish) May 31, 2018 at age 90. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth (Fish) Butler, 90.
Main Street area updates: Reconstruction of Downtown Business Village; Night Work; state project delay, beautifying a corner, and more
Selectmen approved $1.2M in spending to extend the Main St Reconstruction project to the Downtown Business Village and make other connected improvements.
That’s part of five project updates I’m rounding up on what’s happening on Main Street and intersecting roads near downtown. Read the full article → from Main Street area updates: Reconstruction of Downtown Business Village; Night Work; state project delay, beautifying a corner, and more
Police updates: Truck trapped under River St Bridge; Reminder on safety workshop; details on manhunt; and logs
It’s time for my weekly update on what Southborough Police have been up to. Read the full article → from Police updates: Truck trapped under River St Bridge; Reminder on safety workshop; details on manhunt; and logs
Local firefighter camp for young women – apply through Thursday
Each summer, Metro-West firefighters encourage teen girls to “gain strength and knowledge while building confidence and leadership skills.” Read the full article → from Local firefighter camp for young women – apply through Thursday
BOS on Transfer Station rules and fees – Thursday
On Thursday night, selectmen will discuss (and likely vote on) Transfer Station rules and regs for to be implemented this summer. Included in the draft is a fee increase they conceptually approved earlier this spring. It also includes a safety net suggested by another board to offset the burden for residents in need. Read the full article → from BOS on Transfer Station rules and fees – Thursday
MWDN: Senior Center remembers Alice Kavanaugh
Last week, Metrowest Daily News spoke to Senior Center staff and visitors who shared their memories of the senior center’s “heart”. Read the full article → from MWDN: Senior Center remembers Alice Kavanaugh
ARHS Boosters fundraiser: Golf tournament and/or BBQ – June 28
Next week, the Algonquin Boosters are holding a special fundraiser. Read the full article → from ARHS Boosters fundraiser: Golf tournament and/or BBQ – June 28
The week in government: ZBA on board officers; Historical on ethics charge; Combined & Regional school committees; ConCom on Stonebrook Village, and BOS on ZBA appt and Transfer Station rules (Updated)
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: ZBA on board officers; Historical on ethics charge; Combined & Regional school committees; ConCom on Stonebrook Village, and BOS on ZBA appt and Transfer Station rules (Updated)
Heat Warnings for today: Heat index up to 100°; Avoid Heat Exhaustion/Stroke
The National Weather Service is predicting a high of about 95 degrees in Southborough today with the heat index peaking at about 100. Read the full article → from Heat Warnings for today: Heat index up to 100°; Avoid Heat Exhaustion/Stroke
Scout Roundup: Southborough Boy and Girl Scouts achievements and honors
I’m rounding up more Scout news that I’m overdue in sharing. It includes good works by Troop 1 and a Silver Award earned by two Girl Scouts for their efforts in town. Read the full article → from Scout Roundup: Southborough Boy and Girl Scouts achievements and honors
Postseason sports: Youth Boys Soccer heads to States; ARHS Boys Tennis and Girls Rugby won’t
Some good and bad news in local sports this week. Read the full article → from Postseason sports: Youth Boys Soccer heads to States; ARHS Boys Tennis and Girls Rugby won’t
Southborough job listings: Director of Children’s Ministries, Conservation Agent, Police Officer, and more School Jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Director of Children’s Ministries, Conservation Agent, Police Officer, and more School Jobs