I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary: Double check your Vote by Mail & Save the Date
Last week, the Southborough Historical Society posted news (and photos) on its progress renovating historic Fayville Hall to be a new History & Arts Center, plus how they are remembering a late town history buff — Donna McDaniels.
I followed up for a few more details, and am sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society Update
Judith A. (DiGeronimo) McCarthy of Southborough passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 20, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Judith A. (DiGeronimo) McCarthy
Last fall, a group of students* from St. Mark’s School founded an organization to help refugees from Ukraine. Their specific focus is helping those with poor English communication skills.
Currently, the group has more students in need of help than volunteers to help them. They asked me to reach out to readers with a call for help. Read the full article → from Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
Yesterday, the Community Advocate posted a story that included and interview with a Southborough violinist. The Algonquin junior is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) that performed in a European tour this summer. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
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
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
Earlier this summer, I shared news on the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit at the Beals Preserve. That included a note that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit. The deadline is one week from today, so I’m highlighting that aspect of this summer’s exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
I missed some big news earlier this month about a resident who is credited with saving a life at a big Little League game. Read the full article → from Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
The Southborough public schools are working on another plan to revamp school bus routes. This time the focus is on shortening the ride times for elementary school students. Read the full article → from Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is looking for helpers to pitch in with volunteer work this summer. Volunteers will help with work that includes maintaining their trails. Read the full article → from Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
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
Jed Watters died with his family by his side on July 13th after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: James “Jed” Watters, 82
While one developer is battling over a controversial 40B project in court and a negotiated agreement abutters say he has violated, another appears to be making headway in negotiating compromises with opponents to his two proposed 40Bs. Read the full article → from 40B Updates