The Southborough Board of Health is hosting a free workshop to learn about, and how to prevent, mosquito-borne diseases. Read the full article → from Mosquito (& tick) borne Disease Workshop – May 12
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Planning Board candidates vow to preserve town we love while allowing positive change

On Thursday, candidates for Town office answered questions at Candidates’ Night. Today’s post focuses on the two candidates for the Planning Board. Read the full article → from Planning Board candidates vow to preserve town we love while allowing positive change
The week in government: Historical Commission discussions on Fayville Hall and the police station 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: Historical Commission discussions on Fayville Hall and the police station building
Candidates for Town Moderator call for your vote (Updated)

On Thursday, candidates for Town office answered questions at Candidates’ Night. It was a great evening of short speeches with Q&A. I can’t capture it all, so recommend Southborough Access Media’s video. But I know many of you won’t, so I’ll try to summarize the highlights.
Today’s post focuses on the three candidates for Town Moderator. Read the full article → from Candidates for Town Moderator call for your vote (Updated)
This week in sports: Boys Tennis undefeated

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Boys Tennis undefeated
NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday

This Saturday, is New England Center for Children’s 10th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
Police cruiser hit; 3rd officer rear ended by drunk driver in 8 months

A Southborough police officer is home recovering from a crash. Read the full article → from Police cruiser hit; 3rd officer rear ended by drunk driver in 8 months
Exploring at Art in Bloom: Photo Gallery and video

Earlier this month, the Southborough Library hosted the annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit. It was a fantastic collaboration between young artists and Southborough Gardeners. Read the full article → from Exploring at Art in Bloom: Photo Gallery and video
APTO seeking donations for safe post prom night

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. They are hoping the community and businesses answer the call. Read the full article → from APTO seeking donations for safe post prom night
Why flags are at half staff: Friday, April 29, 2016

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Corporal Christopher J. Orlando, United States Marine Corps, of Hingham, MA who died in a tragic military training accident on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, April 29, 2016
Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
On Monday night, selectmen had a civil but tense discussion on the Medical Marijuana Dispensary planned for 255 Turnpike Road. In the end, the draft Host Agreement with CommCan, Inc. was approved 3-1. What was left unclear is whether the board will consider rescinding the letter of non-opposition allowing the dispensary to operate. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)

Northborough police tracked down a man accused of making sexual comments to two girls near Algonquin. The NPD brought in a K-9 to help with their search, which ended in arrest. Read the full article → from Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)
Reminder: Candidates’ Night this Thursday
Tomorrow, the Library Board of Trustees is hosting their annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates’ Night this Thursday
Obituary: Irene B. Tibert, 81

Irene B. Tibert, 81, of Southborough, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on April 21, 2016.
She worked thirty -three years as Southborough’s Veterans Agent. Read the full article → from Obituary: Irene B. Tibert, 81