Jeanne (Schofield) Dragomani, 88, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Westborough Health Care after years of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: I. Jeanne (Schofield) Dragomani, 88
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Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)

Seniors can drive around to the back of the Senior Center in July to get their new Transfer Station stickers applied. The rest of us can head to the Town House or buy them online/through the mail. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)
Avoiding the “slide”: Summer math and reading challenges

This year, Southborough (and Northborough) schools are doing more to encourage students to avoid the “Summer Slide”. Read the full article → from Avoiding the “slide”: Summer math and reading challenges
12u team wins Holden Baseball tournament

Another announcement on young baseball players accomplishments. This time it’s a 12u team’s tournament championship. Read the full article → from 12u team wins Holden Baseball tournament
Construction alert: Avoid Woodward section of 85 (and downtown lights during rush hour)
Southborough Police asked me to share a construction warning. Read the full article → from Construction alert: Avoid Woodward section of 85 (and downtown lights during rush hour)
Moderator announces new appointments – big changes to Advisory
Last week, Moderator Paul Cimino announced three new appointments to the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from Moderator announces new appointments – big changes to Advisory
Trash pickup: Share the good, the bad, and the ugly

Some of you may be making a decision whether to buy a new Transfer Station permit before yours expires in mid-September, or to hook up with someone to haul your garbage away. So, it seems like a good idea to offer current and potential customers a dedicated forum. Read the full article → from Trash pickup: Share the good, the bad, and the ugly
Why flags are at half staff: July 3, 2018

Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff until sunset today, July 3, 2018, in honor of the victims of the shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: July 3, 2018
Finn benefits from Eagle Scout project

Over the past month, another Eagle Scout candidate put efforts towards improving our community. Troop 1’s Alex Gowdy worked on a project for his alma mater. Read the full article → from Finn benefits from Eagle Scout project
Obituary: Helen M. (Johnson) Harding, 99
Helen M. (Johnson) Harding, 99, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen M. (Johnson) Harding, 99
The week in government: SHOPC on Fayville Hall

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: SHOPC on Fayville Hall
Seniors – play pickle ball this summer: Free sessions for advanced and beginner players

Southborough residents aged 55+ are invited to come out and play pickle ball on Tuesdays this summer. Read the full article → from Seniors – play pickle ball this summer: Free sessions for advanced and beginner players
D.A.R.E. expanding to 7th grade

The middle school is coordinating with the SPD to add more D.A.R.E. lessons to the 7th grade curriculum. Read the full article → from D.A.R.E. expanding to 7th grade
Town Meeting Citizen Petition would ask selectmen to create a Recreation Resources Committee

Residents Jack and Louise Barron are spearheading a new Citizen’s Petition for the next ATM. Following up on recent requests by the Recreation Commission, the couple is asking the Town to research resources for recreational use. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Citizen Petition would ask selectmen to create a Recreation Resources Committee