The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start a week from today. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for their 50th concert
On Sunday, Neighbors for Peace held a community Candlelight Vigil. As I previously promoted, the focus was on the situation in Israel and the Gaza strip. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough vigil calls for end to hostilities in Gaza strip
The Town Administrator’s office asked me to share with readers their new newsletter for residents/the community.
While I’m at it, I’m also sharing information about a misleading image some readers may be seeing when they visit the Town website. Read the full article → from Town newsletter & communications
Tickets being raffled for an upcoming Friday night Celtics v Nets game aren’t in the nosebleeds. Read the full article → from Last chance to win 4 great seats to Celtics v Nets (while supporting Southborough families)
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of art with “friends, fun, and self-care.” Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of Mindful Art
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 (Updated)
Thomas J. (TJ) Thomas, 41, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at home in Dorchester, MA. He was the son of Lynda J. Thomas of Falmouth, MA and Thomas G. Thomas of Port Orange, FL. Read the full article → from Obituary: TJ Thomas, 41
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
Officials are rejoicing that the project that put them at odds with vocal critics is finally close to completion two years after digging started. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Park (and street) project back on track
I missed the big news in town yesterday afternoon posted on social media by Town public safety departments. A car somehow ended up in the big trash pit at the Southborough Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Car dumped into the DPW trash hopper
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, head to the DPW Garage this Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Saturday
Last week, the Select Board voted to shift from offering retired Town employees 5 health plan options to just one. The consolidation is expected to save money for both the Town and the retirees while offering better benefits. But some former employees publicly worried that the pitch is too good to be true. Read the full article → from Town consolidating Retiree health insurance plans
A charity formed by a Southborough family asks the public to join their fight against cancer by participating in an obstacle walk/run on November 4th. Read the full article → from Southborough family challenges public to “Conquer the Course”
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a program to support residents in need prior to the holidays. The deadline for residents to apply to be recipients is October 25th. Read the full article → from Apply to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted