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
Obituary: Judith A. (DiGeronimo) McCarthy
Shadow Puppets at the Library next week
“Mr. Vinny” is back to entertain children at the Library. This time around, his “puppets” will be shadows. Read the full article → from Shadow Puppets at the Library next week
Summer Concert Series food plan changes
Rec has cancelled this week's dinner truck — but you can still buy dessert (if weather permits a concert)
Some weeks, including this one, concert goers can enjoy dessert from a food vendor but should bring their own dinners. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series food plan changes
Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
A free service founded by St. Mark's students is seeking more volunteers to help refugees from Ukraine improve their English speaking skills
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
CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
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
The week in government
ZBA hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd & court status of Park Central; Conservation Commission; 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
Events this week
Magic Show, Buildwave for Teens, Summer Concert, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Sunset Playdate – August 13
Fay School is holding its final session in their summer series for kids on the playground
Fay School is inviting young families to join them for one more evening frolic this summer. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdate – August 13
Nearby electronics and appliance recycling event (Updated)
A Southborough DPW employee asked me to share news that the Community Advocate posted about a recycling event this weekend for residents of the boroughs. Read the full article → from Nearby electronics and appliance recycling event (Updated)
School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
2-year student relocation plan, upcoming critical vote on which version of the building project to pursue, and more.
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
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Summer Concert: Last Call Radio next week (Updated – Again)
Rec has cancelled the dinner truck for this event — but you can still buy dessert
A “jam band” is the next headliner in the Southborough Summer Concert Series. Read the full article → from Summer Concert: Last Call Radio next week (Updated – Again)
Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
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
Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
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)