On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on revising water regulations. According to a memo from Public Works, there is one outdated clause that is costing the Town too much money. Read the full article → from Select Board Hearing to revise Water regs — Tuesday
News
Obituary: Darryl D. Lewis, 66 (Updated)

Darryl D. Lewis, 66, of Southborough, died July 5, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Darryl D. Lewis, 66 (Updated)
SPD warning about “Irish Traveler” construction scam in our area

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
Trustees scaled back operations at Chestnut Hill Farm

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
Chestnut Hill Farm programs and resources this summer (Updated)
Storywalk on the trails, play on the farm, special guided hikes, a hosted preK camp, volunteer opportunities, and more

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)
Obituary: Richard Edmond Hurd, 77

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
Obituary: Carole “Cazza” Walsh (Murray), 88

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
The week in government
BOH Health Director Appointment; SHOPC on Northboro Rd 61a properties project

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
Donate Blood Thursday at the Blood Mobile (Updated)
Get a t-shirt in exchange for giving the "gift of life".

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)
SPD on auto thefts and valuables stolen from unlocked vehicles early this morning
Two vehicles were recovered; one Framingham minor was arrested but other unidentified suspects are "at large".

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
Rec Commission recruiting new volunteers

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 SOS thanks 8th Grade Banquet sponsors & 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
The week in government

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
CA: Southborough’s Jandrue named Commonwealth Heroine

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