Southborough Recreation and Public Works heads teamed up with Southborough Access Media to give the public an update on the Fayville Playground rebuild. Read the full article → from Fayville Playground taking longer than expected: Play available in Oct/Nov; grand opening next spring
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Student stress? There’s a class for that: SYFS offering stress management for K-12
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to help kids manage their stress. Read the full article → from Student stress? There’s a class for that: SYFS offering stress management for K-12
Obituary: Lena A. Carloni, 96
Lena A. Carloni, 96, a life long resident of Southborough died on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Marlborough Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lena A. Carloni, 96
The week in government: Public Safety Building, Board of Selectmen and Combined and Regional School Committees
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 Safety Building, Board of Selectmen and Combined and Regional School Committees
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Yellow line on Flagg: Resident reaction and DPW response (driver feedback signs coming this fall)
A new yellow line down the center of Flagg Road blindsided residents and prompted some angry comments on the blog. Public Works explains the surprise move and upcoming measures to improve safety on the road. Read the full article → from Yellow line on Flagg: Resident reaction and DPW response (driver feedback signs coming this fall)
Attorney General denies complaint against Rooney
According to, Town Administrator Mark Purple an ethics complaint filed against former Selectman John Rooney has been denied. Read the full article → from Attorney General denies complaint against Rooney
Selectmen to discuss chapter 61A parcel for sale (27.8 acres at south end of Deerfoot)
Two Chapter 61 parcels on Deerfoot Road are set to be sold. Selectmen will discuss rights and timeline to consider matching the $1.9 million price. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss chapter 61A parcel for sale (27.8 acres at south end of Deerfoot)
Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
Tomorrow marks the last day that most residents can buy this year’s Transfer Station permits without an extra fee. And to accommodate last minute shoppers, the Town Clerk’s office is staying open until 5:00 pm today.
And, another year means another “sticking point”. Learn about this year’s sticker controversy. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Two committees revamped under articles approved by Town Meeting voters are good to go. Now they just need members. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially 4th-8th graders. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)