In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
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Town pushing comment policy on boards not appointed by them; Questions raised (Updated)
This week, the Board of Selectmen adopted a Comment Policy. The policy seemed less about adopting new rules and more about clarifying their code of conduct for the public. Read the full article → from Town pushing comment policy on boards not appointed by them; Questions raised (Updated)
Southborough Community Garden plots available for organic gardening
Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Garden plots available for organic gardening
Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
Public Safety Building Committee: Town seeking members with construction experience, apply by May 26; Questions on role of golf course
The Board of Selectmen are seeking recruits for a new committee to oversee the approved Public Safety Building. And they are asking for residents with “construction industry experience” to consider signing up. [That doesn’t meant that residents without experience are disqualified.] Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Committee: Town seeking members with construction experience, apply by May 26; Questions on role of golf course
Finn Library opens Dr. Suess corner in memory of Diane Toomy
This year, Finn School created a special corner in the library. It serves more than one wonderful purpose. Read the full article → from Finn Library opens Dr. Suess corner in memory of Diane Toomy
Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
Helping to make for a safe prom night – volunteers and donations needed
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. Read the full article → from Helping to make for a safe prom night – volunteers and donations needed
Police logs: Hit & Run of traffic light, business burgled, mailbox hit, and a port-a-potty on the road
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Hit & Run of traffic light, business burgled, mailbox hit, and a port-a-potty on the road
Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
In co-sponsorship of Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, MySouthborough will be helping to promote awareness throughout May. Read the full article → from Mental Note of the Day (Mental Health Awareness month)
This week in sports: Rugby heads into “Battle of the undefeateds”, Volleyball celebrates their battle win, and Tennis stretches streak
Algonquin Boys varsity teams that were crowing last week, can still crow. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Rugby heads into “Battle of the undefeateds”, Volleyball celebrates their battle win, and Tennis stretches streak
Troop Care Package Drive: Donate and/or Volunteer this Saturday (Update)
Organizers of past Troop Drives are relaunching the initiative. This time it is in dedication to two past supporters of the drives – one of whom is serving overseas. Read the full article → from Troop Care Package Drive: Donate and/or Volunteer this Saturday (Update)
Opting out of pesticide sprayings
For years now, when mosquitos start flying, many residents worry about a lot more than itchy bug bites. Meanwhile, there have been increasing concerns among some community members (like a reader who contacted me) about pesticide use and impacts. Read the full article → from Opting out of pesticide sprayings
The week in government: Planning hearings, Public Safety Building Committee appointments, and Park Central appeals
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: Planning hearings, Public Safety Building Committee appointments, and Park Central appeals