The Southborough Fire Department posted some news to Facebook worth sharing. Read the full article → from Fire Dept updates: Crashes, training, and outreach
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Online courses and night classes through After Dark – register today

Whether you’re working on a new career, building on work skills, or just interested in a new hobby, Assabet After Dark has a lot to offer this fall.
But if you’re eager to start sooner, the school is also offering a large roster of online courses that begin August 12th. Read the full article → from Online courses and night classes through After Dark – register today
New library pass: Boston Harbor Islands ferries

Cruising from Boston Harbor to six harbor islands just got cheaper, thanks to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from New library pass: Boston Harbor Islands ferries
The week in government: Housing Partnership discussion with Capasso Farm; Open Space goals

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: Housing Partnership discussion with Capasso Farm; Open Space goals
Q & A on town roads: Cleanup, repairs and construction

Some readers have asked met to get answers to their questions related to town roads. Department of Public Works Director Karen Galligan obliged. Read the full article → from Q & A on town roads: Cleanup, repairs and construction
ZBA drafting letter on new rule for town board communications
An incident between the ZBA board and Planning Board is prompting a revision in the board’s deadline policy. Read the full article → from ZBA drafting letter on new rule for town board communications
Senior Center to reopen Monday

If you are a senior in town who has missed hanging out at Cordaville Hall, I have good news. Read the full article → from Senior Center to reopen Monday
Framingham looks to boost mixed development by Southborough town line
Southborough Wicked Local reports that Framingham’s Planning Board is proposing an “Innovation District” along their side of the Southborough border. Read the full article → from Framingham looks to boost mixed development by Southborough town line
Senator Eldridge looking to override Governor on budget vetoes
State Senator Elderidge issued a press release urging his colleagues to override Governor Baker’s veto. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge looking to override Governor on budget vetoes
Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail

Earlier this summer, I shared a Southborough cyclist’s commitment to the bike-a-thon. Since then, I’ve heard from two more asking me to share their information about the Jimmy Fund fundraiser. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
Obituary: Mari-Jo Harney

Mari-Jo C. Harney, of Southborough, MA and formerly of Hopkinton, MA, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 24th, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mari-Jo Harney
Graffiti at St Anne’s being treated as Hate Crime

The Southborough Police Department is investigating a hate crime at St. Anne’s Church. Read the full article → from Graffiti at St Anne’s being treated as Hate Crime
Central Lacrosse team runner up in Bay State Games

Above: Central Region Lacrosse snagged a silver medal. (Image from Facebook) Local media covered a regional, summer Lacrosse team heavily represented by Algonquin students. The Central Region team was a strong competitor in this summer’s Bay State Games. After a shaky start, the Boys became strong competitors, taking second place in the tournament. The Community Read the full article → from Central Lacrosse team runner up in Bay State Games
Golf tournaments to support young and old

St. Anne’s Church is launching a golf tournament to raise funds for youth programs. Meanwhile, the Council on Aging is holding its 24th annual Falconi Golf tournament. Read the full article → from Golf tournaments to support young and old