A reader has rescued a dog and is now looking for her owner(s). Read the full article → from Missing her? Dog found in Liberty Estates
News
Recruiting for committees on Golf Course CR and disposition of Fayville Hall
At the same time, as the clock is ticking for the Town to decide whether or not to match an offer on a 27.8 acre parcel of land, the Town is seeking three volunteers to deal with the purchase and sale of two other parcels. Read the full article → from Recruiting for committees on Golf Course CR and disposition of Fayville Hall
Southborough Emergency Management director responds to storm relief in Puerto Rico
Normally when I write about Neal Aspesi, it means the Director of Southborough Emergency Management has issued a warning related to weather forecasts in our town. This time the news about him and his efforts to help a community far from our Southborough’s borders. Read the full article → from Southborough Emergency Management director responds to storm relief in Puerto Rico
OEDC’s roadmap for doing something about Downtown; plus Broker Breakfast on Friday (Updated)
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee has put out a second issue of “Doing Business in Southborough”. This time the focus is on answering the frequently asked question “What are You Doing about Downtown?”
And, while I’m posting about the EDC, I should note that they are hosing another “Broker Breakfast” this Friday. Read the full article → from OEDC’s roadmap for doing something about Downtown; plus Broker Breakfast on Friday (Updated)
Southborough job listings: Several new and reposted jobs for the schools
Another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Several new and reposted jobs for the schools
Special Election update: Five candidates file for Board of Selectmen
Special Election voters will get to choose from up to five candidates for selectman this fall. Not only did the candidates I reported on before file papers, two more entered the race. Read the full article → from Special Election update: Five candidates file for Board of Selectmen
Seniors – learn to play pickle ball this fall
Southborough residents aged 60+ are invited to come out and play pickle ball this fall. Read the full article → from Seniors – learn to play pickle ball this fall
Update on Breakneck Hill (vandalism has caused setbacks) and an invite to learn more about the Conservation Land on Saturday
The Committee asked me to share an update on the 90 acres of conservation land property and an invitation to join them on a walk this Saturday. The update included unfortunate news about recent vandalism and theft of signs that has caused some setbacks. Read the full article → from Update on Breakneck Hill (vandalism has caused setbacks) and an invite to learn more about the Conservation Land on Saturday
Fayville Playground taking longer than expected: Play available in Oct/Nov; grand opening next spring
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
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)