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
The Library is collecting community feedback on its building and “the services, amenities, and space” it provides. There is one last public forum (over zoom) and an online survey. Read the full article → from Share your opinions on the Library Building
Southborough schools’ fields now come equipped with devices to help in the case of a sudden cardiac arrest. Read the full article → from Defibrillators placed at five sports fields in town
Southborough Police discovered a deceased male in Southborough. Read the full article → from SPD: Deceased male found in Southborough (Updated)
For the third year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot.
Once again, kids of all ages are welcomed to join them for a series of fun runs. Age categories span from a stroller race to ages 8+. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 12
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
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
The multi-faith community group, Southborough Neighbors for Peace, asked me to share their public statement, including an invitation to a candlelight vigil for peace. Read the full article → from Candlelight Vigil – Oct 22
Next week, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training – Oct 30
Finn School asked me to spread the word that the Fall Fest is an opportunity for community organizations to “showcase” themselves to families of young students. Read the full article → from Community groups invited to participate in Finn Fall Fest
This year, rain kept the Southborough Golf Club greens green. Investing in a new irrigation system would be needed to keep it healthy in drier years. Read the full article → from Golf Course Update
The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are raffling off four tickets to an upcoming Celtics v Nets game at TD Garden. Read the full article → from Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)