The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is next week. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
Support the annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
News
Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Friends of SYC's 3rd annual Craft & Vendor Fair will include a Bouncy House and Food Trucks
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following “Open letter to the Town of Southborough” is from Julie Connelly. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses
Donate Blood Tomorrow (Thurs) at the Blood Mobile
Get a Panera Gift Card 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 Tomorrow (Thurs) at the Blood Mobile
Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”
SYFS is bringing in a motivational speaker for a special talk about the "Power of The Positive"
Southborough Youth & Family Services is inviting the public to a humorous, motivational talk on “The Power of The Positive” in less than two weeks. Unlike most of their programs, this one requires purchasing tickets in advance for the limited seat event. Read the full article → from Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”
Downtown business Grand Opening Friday afternoon
Metrowest Mini Splits' Ribbon Cutting will include free food, prizes and a raffle to support a local charity
The public is invited to the Grand Opening downtown for Metrowest Mini Splits this Friday afternoon. To entice you to attend, the business will hold a drawing for a Free Mini Split System.* Read the full article → from Downtown business Grand Opening Friday afternoon
Select Board candidates made their cases at Candidates’ Night (Updated)
Andrew Dennington and Joseph Palmer each spoke about why they are running and what they hope to accomplish in the executive branch role.
Last week, Andrew Dennington and Joseph Palmer answered questions from voters and laid out their vision of what the Select Board should be seeking to accomplish. Read the full article → from Select Board candidates made their cases at Candidates’ Night (Updated)
Obituary: Carol (Archer) Weeks, 85
Carol Weeks, 85, of Southborough, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the family home in Weston, VT. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol (Archer) Weeks, 85
Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Dennington for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Dennington for Select Board
The week in sports
Last week, Algonquin held another recognition ceremony for the latest round of seniors who have announced commitments to play college sports next year.
I’m sharing their news, plus the 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
SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
The Southborough Police Department is sharing news that they believe a Southborough home burglarized this winter was part of a string of burglaries that targeted Indian and South Asian families. Read the full article → from SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
Obituary: Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93
Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20th, with his loving family at his side Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael “Mousegh” Gulbankian, 93
The week in government
School Policy Subcommittees, Planning Board hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd, Community Preservation Committee, and more
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