Southborough Police issued another warning on Facebook about scams targeting seniors. Referred to as “the Irish Traveler Scam”, yesterday’s message includes an example of a purported attempt in by a man with an Irish accent to con an elderly woman in a “local” town. Read the full article → from SPD warning about “Irish Traveler” construction scam in our area
Last fall, the Trustees started cancelling some of their regular programming at Chestnut Hill Farm. This year, they scaled back events much further and hit pause on farming the land. Read the full article → from Trustees scaled back operations at Chestnut Hill Farm
I reached out to the Trustees about their scaled back operations at Chestnut Hill Farm this year. The response made me realize that there are a few more opportunities for public enjoyment than I was aware of. So before getting into the details of what isn’t happening and why, I’m focusing on what is being offered this summer. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm programs and resources this summer (Updated)
Richard Edmond Hurd, 77, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard Edmond Hurd, 77
Carole “Cazza” Walsh (Murray), 88, passed away peacefully in North Carolina at the home of her son John and his wife Mary on Monday, July 1,2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carole “Cazza” Walsh (Murray), 88
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Donate Blood Thursday at the Blood Mobile (Updated)
Southborough Police issued a press release this morning about their “early morning” pursuit and arrest of a minor who allegedly was one of multiple thieves that stole cars and took items from “unsecured vehicles throughout the south side of Town”. Read the full article → from SPD on auto thefts and valuables stolen from unlocked vehicles early this morning
Recreation Commissioners are seeking volunteers to fill the two seats that just opened up on their five member committee. Read the full article → from Rec Commission recruiting new volunteers
Trottier 8th graders enjoyed a “Starry Night” banquet and dance to mark the end of their Southborough K-8 journey thanks to the SOS and the sponsors they are publicly thanking Read the full article → from Trottier SOS thanks 8th Grade Banquet sponsors & volunteers
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
The Community Advocate posted news that Southborough’s Barbara Jandrue “was announced as a Class of 2024 Commonwealth Heroine in honor of her dedication and hard work” in town. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough’s Jandrue named Commonwealth Heroine
MBTA Communities Zoning may be back on track to be voted on at a Town Meeting this year, with two new areas chosen for the section of town near the Southborough train station Read the full article → from Planning Board to open MBTA Zoning hearings on new maps – July 22nd
Whether the Celtics’ big win has inspired basketball mania in your home or the World Cup has your kids soccer obsessed, Rec has a camp/clinic to fit your sports needs this summer. Read the full article → from Hoops & Soccer camps