
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

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

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
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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Next week, Corridor Nine is holding its 32nd Annual School/Business Partnership Golf Tournament. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine Golf Tournament – June 21

Dennis Evaristo Pedraza, age 89, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at UMASS Memorial Center, Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dennis Evaristo Pedraza, 89

SEF’s latest announcement reveals what past fundraisers will make possible next year. Read the full article → from SEF announces 2018 Grants

Alice M. (Lepore) Kavanaugh, 98, of Southborough passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alice M. (Lepore) Kavanaugh, 98
As I posted last week, the Board of Selectmen opted not to renew Historical Commission member Michael Weishan’s term past the expiration of his term (at the end of this month). That story was missing a lot of details, so I’m following up. Read the full article → from Missing details on the Weishan “hornets nest” (Updated – Again)