The Town posted on its website news about some construction projects on Southborough roads this week: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSRoad Construction Jericho Hill Road Construction begins Monday, July 27. Ledge Hill Road Construction begins the week of July 27th –likely around the 28th. Deerfoot Road Construction from Clifford Road to Route 9 and road construction on a section Read the full article → from Roadwork projects beginning today and this week: Jericho Hill, Ledge Hill, and Deerfoot
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The week in government: Park Central 40B; ZBA deadlines; Breakneck Hill; Transfer Station fines

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: Park Central 40B; ZBA deadlines; Breakneck Hill; Transfer Station fines
Handful of openings for next week’s Junior Police Academy – register by Sunday!
I just got last minute news that there are now six more openings for 12-15 yr old campers that register by this Sunday. Read the full article → from Handful of openings for next week’s Junior Police Academy – register by Sunday!
Police logs (7/15-7/22/15): Eight arrests and twice as many accidents (Updated)

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (7/15-7/22/15): Eight arrests and twice as many accidents (Updated)
Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15

Department of Public Works began selling 2015-16 Transfer Station permit stickers.
This year is the first that they are offering a Recycling Only permit for $50. Read the full article → from Transfer Station sticker “discount” period through September 15
Introducing Southborough’s Economic Development Coordinator
Last spring, Town voters approved the budget to hire a professional dedicated to Southborough’s economic development. This month, the Town is boasting the news of their new hire, Pam DiGiovanni. Read the full article → from Introducing Southborough’s Economic Development Coordinator
Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base

A Southborough resident is asking her sister’s former hometown to support her fundraising for veterans. Read the full article → from Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base

A Southborough resident is asking her sister’s former hometown to support her fundraising for veterans. Read the full article → from Former hometown hero’s Run to Home Base
Town testing emergency horns on July 29/30

The Southborough Fire Station’s air horns are used to notify the public in the case of an imminent emergency. But if you hear them going off Wednesday and Thursday of next week, don’t fret. Read the full article → from Town testing emergency horns on July 29/30
St Mark’s holding meeting on planned Sears Road solar project for immediate neighbors – July 30

St. Mark’s School is “considering” installing a solar array off of Sears Road. Read the full article → from St Mark’s holding meeting on planned Sears Road solar project for immediate neighbors – July 30
Obituary: Michael P. Bacon, 52
Michael P. Bacon, 52, of Framingham and formerly of Southborough died on Tuesday, July 21, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael P. Bacon, 52
Why flags are at half staff: through July 25, 2015

On Friday, I shared the Governor’s state order lowering flags until further notice for the victims of the shooting in Tennessee. Today, the President issued a new proclamation, ordering lowering American flags across the nation (and oversees) today through sunset on July 25, 2015 Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: through July 25, 2015
Obituary: Christopher J. Brovelli, 45
Christopher J. Brovelli, 45, of Southborough died on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher J. Brovelli, 45
Planning Board hearings on SYS/Fay athletic field and Fitzgerald’s parking lot continued to August 17th

Last week, the Planning Board held continued hearings on permits for Fitzgerald’s proposed pay parking lot and a new turf field on Fay School’s athletic field. To the board’s frustration, it was forced to continue both to mid-August. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings on SYS/Fay athletic field and Fitzgerald’s parking lot continued to August 17th