A 6-part workshop will train people with a loved one suffering from Alzheimers or related dementia to become “Savvy Caregivers”. Read the full article → from Series to help family/friends dealing with dementia to be “Savvy Caregivers”
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Day Trip to US Open – Aug 31
Southborough Recreation is organizing another day trip to New York. This time, the destination is Flushing – site of the US Open for tennis. Read the full article → from Day Trip to US Open – Aug 31
Southborough girl interviews Despicable celebrities
Shayna Rose’s lastest gets were interviews with two stars of Despicable Me 3: Steve Carrell and Julie Andrews. Even bigger is the fact that her interviews were used by the Today Show. Read the full article → from Southborough girl interviews Despicable celebrities
Obituary: Liolia J. “Lee” (Downey) Schipper, 84
Liolia J. “Lee” (Downey) Schipper, 84, of Southborough, MA, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Liolia J. “Lee” (Downey) Schipper, 84
The week in government: Open Space and Public Safety Building
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: Open Space and Public Safety Building
Girls Volleyball pre-season clinic for 9th-12th graders
This summer, Algonquin Girls Volleyball team will put on a Pre-season Clinic. Read the full article → from Girls Volleyball pre-season clinic for 9th-12th graders
Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)
Seniors can drive around to the back of the Senior Center in July to get their new Transfer Station stickers applied. The rest of us can head to the Town House or buy them online/through the mail. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Senior drive bys; options for the rest of us (Updated)
Park Central developer asks court to deem Site Plan constructively approved; alleges unfair process
Another appeal has been filed on Park Central. This time, developer Bill Depietri is asking the court to overrule a Zoning Board of Appeals decision. Read the full article → from Park Central developer asks court to deem Site Plan constructively approved; alleges unfair process
Fireworks safety and access to Emergency messages
Southborough’s Emergency Management’s Lt. Neal P. Aspesi asked me to share a couple of notices from SEMA and the Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fireworks safety and access to Emergency messages
Another look at removing utility poles from “historic” Main St area; potential Special Town Meeting (Updated)
This week, David Parry publicly presented his plan to bring the removal of utility poles from historic Main Street to Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from Another look at removing utility poles from “historic” Main St area; potential Special Town Meeting (Updated)
St. Mark’s Football Clinic: 7th – 9th graders, July 17 – 20
St. Mark’s School is running a football clinic this summer. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Football Clinic: 7th – 9th graders, July 17 – 20
Town asking State to pass Special Act for St. Mark’s land deal
The land deal to allow building of the new police and fire station was up for discussion in front of the state legislature yesterday. Read the full article → from Town asking State to pass Special Act for St. Mark’s land deal
Moderator shares statement on appointments to Advisory, Personnel, and Public Works Planning
Town Moderator Paul Cimino asked me to share with readers his explanation on how he is handling appointments he is responsible for making to Town boards and committees. Read the full article → from Moderator shares statement on appointments to Advisory, Personnel, and Public Works Planning
SAT Bootcamp: register for SAT prep this July
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp: register for SAT prep this July