In reaction to a controversial reappointment decision the the Select Board, the CPC organized a Citizen’s Petition Article for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from STM Article 10: CPC asks to let committees pick their representatives (Updated)
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Celebrating the Senior Center’s new Common Room
On Wednesday morning, the Council on Aging hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony the new common room addition at the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Celebrating the Senior Center’s new Common Room
MBTA Zoning Overlay up for vote on Sept 30 (Updated)
The final details on what the Planning Board is planning to ask voters to support at the Special Town Meeting. And public debate at the most recent public hearing.
On Monday, September 30th, voters will decide at a Special Town Meeting whether to support the Planning Board’s proposal for complying with the state’s MBTA Communities zoning laws. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Overlay up for vote on Sept 30 (Updated)
Obituary: Daniel David Pearl, 69
Daniel David Pearl, of Southborough, MA.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, July 15, 1955. Died in Worcester, MA, August 14, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Daniel David Pearl, 69
Obituary: Janet E. (DiCola) Moodie, 81
Janet E. (DiCola) Moodie, of Southborough, formerly of Hingham, died August 29, 2024 at the age of 81. Read the full article → from Obituary: Janet E. (DiCola) Moodie, 81
Get Heartsaver CPR & AED Certified this fall
Southborough Rec is offering more opportunities for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR or use of an AED. One of the classess is a week from this tonight. Read the full article → from Get Heartsaver CPR & AED Certified this fall
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Sept 26
Get entered into a Pats ticket raffle in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Sept 26
MWDN: “Dick Walsh remembered”
The Metrowest Daily News spoke with Algonquin’s current and former Athletic Directors and alumni for a story sharing their fond memories of the late Dick Walsh, “Algonquin’s first athletic director who served as football and baseball coach as well as a physical education teacher”. Read the full article → from MWDN: “Dick Walsh remembered”
No “Sentiment Survey” on Town Meeting Articles (Updated)
The Town is no longer asking how you are leaning on Articles to be voted on at the Sept 30th Special Town Meeting. The Survey has been taken down.
The Town is no longer promoting a new survey in advance of the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from No “Sentiment Survey” on Town Meeting Articles (Updated)
O’Meally appointed to temporarily return to School Committee
Last week, the Southborough School Committee and Select Board interviewed three candidates for the vacant seat School Committee with an eight month term. Read the full article → from O’Meally appointed to temporarily return to School Committee
SYFS offers mental health learning your schedule
Book an info session on supporting people with Depression, Anxiety, or ADHD, Listening/Speaking with LOVE, Navigating the Mental Health System, Preventing Suicides, or just learning about the department's services.
SYFS is announcing a more flexible way for people to learn about mental health topics that can help them, their loved ones, or even groups of colleagues. Read the full article → from SYFS offers mental health learning your schedule
Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
A Southborough daycare is celebrating 30 years of caring for wee ones. Wee Care for Little People is inviting their friends to join them for an Open House this Saturday. Read the full article → from Wee Care Open House to celebrate 30 yrs — Saturday
Obituary: Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92
Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92, of Northborough passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was the husband of Doris A. (Donovan) Walsh. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard J. “Dick” Walsh, 92
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports