Every year in June Southborough selectmen take a look at the committees in town and make membership decisions. With a number of key vacancies and many terms expiring next month, selectmen are casting a wide net for volunteers. Read the full article → from Want to make a difference in town? Here’s your chance.
Southborough to join Mass 2-1-1 system
Like those across the Commonwealth, Southborough residents can dial 2-1-1 from any phone to get statewide health and human services information and referrals. Pretty soon, you’ll also be able to dial 2-1-1 to get information about things going on right here in town. Read the full article → from Southborough to join Mass 2-1-1 system
Library accepting donations for spring book sale
The Friends of Southborough Library will host their annual spring book sale this year on Saturday, June 11. Donations of gently-used books will be accepted at the Library during normal operating hours. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations for spring book sale
PHOTOS: Weekend troop drive
For the thirteenth time since 2005, Southborough resident Lisa Braccio and friends came together this weekend to help brighten the lives of troops stationed overseas. As the volunteers boxed up care packages for soldiers in Afghanistan, they got some help from someone who knows just what it means to receive one of the care packages so far from home. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Weekend troop drive
The week in sports (5/16 – 5/22)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (5/16 – 5/22)
PHOTOS: Mock car crash at Algonquin offers a sobering lesson
A tragedy played out in the parking lot of Algonquin last Friday. It wasn’t a real tragedy, but it was one organizers hope sent a real — and powerful — message to students. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Mock car crash at Algonquin offers a sobering lesson
A cow of a different color at Breakneck Hill
I read in the Metrowest Daily News last week that there’s a new cow calling Breakneck Hill Conservation Land home. Her name is Clovelley, and she stands out from the crowd. Read the full article → from A cow of a different color at Breakneck Hill
The week in government (5/16 – 5/20)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/16 – 5/20)
What to do in Southborough (and nearby) this weekend
It’s a busy spring weekend in Southborough. If like me you’re having a hard time keeping track of everything that’s going on, perhaps this recap will help. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough (and nearby) this weekend
Boy Scouts plan community garden near St. Anne’s Church
Southborough gardeners will soon have another option for planting their crops. Boy Scouts from Troop 92 will be building a new community garden behind St. Anne’s Church, and they’re putting a call out to those who want to participate. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts plan community garden near St. Anne’s Church
The Kennedys at Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night
The Steeple Coffeehouse, located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will welcome back Pete and Maura Kennedy to the stage on Saturday night. Read the full article → from The Kennedys at Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night
Special ceremony to kick off troop drive tomorrow
Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp-Wilson will hold their 13th semi-annual care package drive for the troops at the Southborough Senior Center this weekend. They’re looking for donations of food and drinks, personal care necessities, and entertainment items. Read the full article → from Special ceremony to kick off troop drive tomorrow
Girl Scouts sponsor pet food drive
Girl Scout Troop 72773 is collecting pet food for dogs and cats, along with kitty litter, for the Southborough Food Pantry. Donations will be distributed to pet owners in need of assistance. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts sponsor pet food drive
Southborough author Steve Ulfelder releases his debut novel
Metrowest may seem like an unlikely setting for a murder mystery, but not to Southborough resident and first-time novelist Steve Ulfelder. The plot of his new novel Purgatory Chasm, released just this week, plays out all across Metrowest. Read the full article → from Southborough author Steve Ulfelder releases his debut novel