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)
News
Police: “Active Armed Intruder” personal safety Workshop for the public on June 23 (and latest logs)
Southborough Police have issued an invitation to the public for a free personal safety workshop on the subject of shootings.
Plus, the latest logs from SPD. Read the full article → from Police: “Active Armed Intruder” personal safety Workshop for the public on June 23 (and latest logs)
Fire left smoldering at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
A steward of the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land asked me to share news and a warning with the community. Read the full article → from Fire left smoldering at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
Little League honors Ellie Westphal as Eric Green Sportsmanship Award winner
While the national media has been talking a lot about sportsmanship in youth baseball this week – Southborough’s been celebrating it for years. Read the full article → from Little League honors Ellie Westphal as Eric Green Sportsmanship Award winner
Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (Updated)
A bid on the historic community hall may result in preservation, but don’t celebrate yet. The bid is contingent on many conditions. Read the full article → from Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (Updated)
Telegram: Fay wifi case ended on a “moot” point
A lawsuit against a Southborough school that made National headlines came to a seeming end – unless an appeal is filed. Read the full article → from Telegram: Fay wifi case ended on a “moot” point
Postseason Update: Boys Tennis in CMass Finals on Wednesday
It’s time for another update on Algonquin teams in playoffs. Read the full article → from Postseason Update: Boys Tennis in CMass Finals on Wednesday
Obituary: Madeline M. Heine, 88
Madeline M. Heine, 88, of Southboro passed away Sunday May 13th after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Madeline M. Heine, 88
SWL: Police chase leads to crash and K-9 search in Southborough; driver apprehended
Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Southborough Police Department was involved in a dramatic arrest on Friday. Read the full article → from SWL: Police chase leads to crash and K-9 search in Southborough; driver apprehended
Pick up your racket for some free play or adult Mixed Doubles (or sign kids up for lessons)
You don’t have to join a club to enjoy a game of Tennis this summer in Southborough. Read the full article → from Pick up your racket for some free play or adult Mixed Doubles (or sign kids up for lessons)
The week in government: Public Works on Deerfoot & Flagg intersection, last K-8 School Committee of year, and Rec on Capital Planning and Field policy
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: Public Works on Deerfoot & Flagg intersection, last K-8 School Committee of year, and Rec on Capital Planning and Field policy
Annual flag retirement ceremony Thursday – Turn in your worn/torn flags now through that evening
Every year on Flag Day, Veterans of VFW Post 3276 and Legion Post 161 hold a flag retirement ceremony. During the ceremony, worn flags collected from residents, as well as ones from the cemetery that were replaced this past Memorial Day, will be retired by ritual burning. Read the full article → from Annual flag retirement ceremony Thursday – Turn in your worn/torn flags now through that evening
Art on the Trails 2018: Opening celebration Wed; Call for poetry submissions
At Wednesday, June 13th’s “Moving Celebration” organizers and artists will introduce the public to this year’s exhibit at the preserve. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails 2018: Opening celebration Wed; Call for poetry submissions
BOS refuses to reappoint Michael Weishan to Historical Commission (Updated-again)
For years, Michael Weishan has been one of Southborough’s most ardent public advocates for historical preservation. That passion, combined with his determination to “call a spade a spade”, put him at odds with the Board of Selectmen. Last night, they voted not renew his term on the Historical Commission despite the Commission’s request they do so. Read the full article → from BOS refuses to reappoint Michael Weishan to Historical Commission (Updated-again)