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
The week in sports
News
The week in government
Planning Board, Regional School 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
Candlelight Vigil – Oct 22
Neighbors for Peace released a public statement and invitation.
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
Sign up for free Narcan Training – Oct 30
Southborough Public Health is offering another free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
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
Community groups invited to participate in Finn Fall Fest
Want to reach out to families of PreK-2nd graders? Let organizers know.
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
Golf Course Update
Recent & upcoming improvements, plus a $525K funding request under consideration
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
Chance to win 4 Celtics Tickets (while supporting Southborough families)
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission is raffling off donated tickets to an upcoming Celtics game.
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)
The week in sports
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
The week in government
Select Board on retiree health insurance, ZBA appointment, South Union Study committee; School Committee; ZBA Park Central Hearing opens; 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
Obituary: Timothy J. Higgins, 74
Timothy J. Higgins, 74, of Southborough, MA, formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away on Monday October 2, 2023, at UMass Medical Center, University Campus, in Worcester, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Timothy J. Higgins, 74
Native Gardens invites you to join them at Heritage Day
A “Native Plants Gardens of Southborough” group is inviting the public to join them on Heritage Day. Their invite includes attending a special story time for kids, picking up free seeds, and/or marching with them in the parade. Read the full article → from Native Gardens invites you to join them at Heritage Day
Vaccine Clinics Update
Yesterday, I posted about the Flu Clinic for Seniors. Today, I received the details on two other flu clinics being offered that cover younger Southborough residents.
I also learned that the Town won’t be holding clinics for this season’s Covid shots (which are now available to most adults). But I have information on how you can sign up to get a shot. Read the full article → from Vaccine Clinics Update
SPD: Body cams to be automatically activated in certain emergencies
A state grant is funding improvements to reduce officers forgetting to turn on their cameras in emergencies.
The SPD donned new gear last spring to record incidents and public interactions. Now they are getting additional funding to automatically trigger its use in certain situations. Read the full article → from SPD: Body cams to be automatically activated in certain emergencies
More Pickleball Lessons this fall
Southborough Rec is promoting the last sessions of outdoor Pickleball lessons this fall. Read the full article → from More Pickleball Lessons this fall