Above: Dr. Kathleen Howland gave a TED talk in Spain on the healing power of music. In a few weeks, she’ll be coming to Southborough to talk to parents about the scientific impact of music. (image from YouTube) The school district is bringing in another expert to talk to parents. This time, the focus is Read the full article → from District speaker: Music’s effect on the brain and heart – February 5th
Southborough Wicked Local ran a piece covering the Amazon announcement from a local perspective. Read the full article → from SWL: Region could still benefit from Amazon HQ2
A recent story about an old home that will be torn down prompted me to check in with the architects of the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Read the full article → from Historical Commission: Bylaws are helping to preserve and restore Southborough’s history and appearance
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is the explanation of why you should return a signed form and how easy it is to do it. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to return the Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Book Depository specialist, Business Admin, ASL interpreter and more
Trottier Middle School is hosting a special Special Olympics fundraiser this winter. Read the full article → from Trottier students taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (or chickening out for the cause) – Feb 15
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from Selectmen on Thursday: Fayville Hall Disposition; Golf Course funding, naming, and CR; Main St easements; FY16 audit; and OML complaints
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (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: Golf Course CR holder discussions; Regional School Committee and Advisory on budgets
June Phillipo, 70, of Fayville, MA, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Westborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: June Phillipo, 70
The Southborough Senior Center will be hosing a presentation on a somber matter this month. It’s a presentation on the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Read the full article → from Knowing the signs of Alzheimers: Early Detection Matters – January 29th
Southborough Police announced that an alert officer on traffic enforcement duty arrested a passenger wanted for accusations of “Assault to Murder” and other charges. Read the full article → from Soutborough Police arrest wanted man
I need to follow up on my earlier posts about the Town’s Municipal Aggregation Plan, marketed as Southborough Community Power Choice. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Power Choice – look twice before you opt out of savings plan (But, medium & large businesses should probably opt out)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of service member whose funeral services are today. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: January 11, 2018