Alma Leola “Lee” (White) Vanni, 81, a Southborough resident for over 60 years, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 29, 2015. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alma Leola “Lee” (White) Vanni, 81
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4th of July hours in Southborough

A look at what’s open and closed in town for the 4th of July holiday. Read the full article → from 4th of July hours in Southborough
Superintendent impresses school committees
Superintendent Christine Johnson received her first annual performance review this June. Read the full article → from Superintendent impresses school committees
Combined School Committee addresses criticism and community concerns
Earlier this month, district school committee members addressed parents’ concerns about members’ knowledge of Common Core issues. They also addressed criticism about committees’ communications with the community. Read the full article → from Combined School Committee addresses criticism and community concerns
Why flags are still at half staff: June 30, 2015 (and could be for a while)

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy. The Governer’s orders call for lowered flags until interment, which isn’t soon. Read the full article → from Why flags are still at half staff: June 30, 2015 (and could be for a while)
The week in government: Public Safety Committee and Economic Development

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: Public Safety Committee and Economic Development
Obituary: Diane C. (Nolin) Provencher, 80
Diane C. (Nolin) Provencher, 80, of Southborough died peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Read the full article → from Obituary: Diane C. (Nolin) Provencher, 80
Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 29

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of of PFC Peter J. Handibode. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 29
Golf for seniors: Clinics and group

Need work on your putting? Or looking for someone to put with? Either way, contact the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Golf for seniors: Clinics and group
SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep this July

[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep this July
Committee vacancies: ZBA, Historical, Open Space and 24 more

Last week, selectmen voted on committee reappointments and discussed vacancies. The discussion led to a debate about putting members of the Historical Commission in the hot seat. Read the full article → from Committee vacancies: ZBA, Historical, Open Space and 24 more
Artisan Chocolate Master Course: September 14-18

[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor the Culinary Underground.]
Southborough’s cooking school is holding master classes to turn culinary professionals and serious enthusiasts into chocolatiers. Read the full article → from Artisan Chocolate Master Course: September 14-18
An end to “honor” payments at commuter rail lot

The MBTA announced this month that it is ending use of the “archaic” honor box payment system for parking. Read the full article → from An end to “honor” payments at commuter rail lot
Car hauler fire on 495 and other Fire Dept. updates

The SFD was one of three departments working to extinguish the fire on 495 yesterday morning. But that’s not all they’ve been up to. Read the full article → from Car hauler fire on 495 and other Fire Dept. updates