Later this summer, friends and family of Southborough’s late police chief William Webber will participate in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, a 192-mile, two-day bike ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown. The team calls itself “Billy’s Posse” and they hope to raise $50,000 for the fight against cancer. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has a profile of the Read the full article → from In the media: ‘Billy’s Posse’ to take on Pan-Mass Challenge
Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department
A reminder from the Recreation Department that summer playground camp starts June 29, so sign up soon if you haven’t already. In addition to playground camp, there are a number of specialty camps being offered by the Rec. Department, as well. You can find all the details in their press release: Southborough – Summer fun Read the full article → from Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department
When it comes to character, a picture is worth a thousand words
I went to the public meeting on Southborough’s community character last week expecting to hear a lot of adjectives that describe what the town of Southborough is all about. Instead I got a whole lot of photos. And turns out photos can be much more revealing than adjectives. About two dozen residents showed up for Read the full article → from When it comes to character, a picture is worth a thousand words
Why Southborough kids want a skateboard park
The Recreation Department, along with a group of parents and their kids, want to build a skateboard park at the Choate Fields at Woodward. They’ll pitch their plan to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night. Here are some Southborough kids explaining why a skateboard park is important to them. Read the full article → from Why Southborough kids want a skateboard park
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Monday, June 15 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, June 16 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Assabet School Committee, 7:00 pm @ School Comm. Conf. Room, Assabet Municipal Facilities Committee, 7:00 pm @ Meeting Room, Fire Station Wednesday, June 17 Northborough-Southborough Read the full article → from The week in town government
New at the library this week
It was a rainy, rainy week. And if you were lucky enough to spend the time curled up inside with a good book, then perhaps you’re now in need of a new read. Here’s what just came in at the library. ADULT: The Girl Who Married a Lion, by Alexander McCall Smith (audiobook) Alexander McCall Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Photos from the Algonquin graduation
Southborough resident Chris Wraight took a whole bunch of photos at the Algonquin graduation last week. You can check them out in his Flickr photostream. Read the full article → from Photos from the Algonquin graduation
6 things to do in Southborough this weekend
No need to leave town this weekend, because there’s plenty to do within our very own borders. Here are six suggestions. 1. Get stuff cheap First Community Church will hold its Spring Yard Sale on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. First Community is located at 137 Southville Rd (map). 2. Follow the volley Read the full article → from 6 things to do in Southborough this weekend
Highlights from the annual water quality report
Water quality reports from the MWRA are in the mail and you should get your copy soon, but you can get a sneak peek online. Here are some highlights from the Southborough-specific portion of the report. If I’m reading the results correctly, the drinking water in Southborough is clean, with only low, non-actionable levels of Read the full article → from Highlights from the annual water quality report
Girls tennis takes the title
Congratulations to the Algonquin girls tennis team. They won the state championship title on Wednesday, beating out Wellesley in a match at Shrewsbury High. Southborough players Stephanie Hom and Jen Pigott both won their matches to help carry the team to victory. You can read all the details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Girls tennis takes the title
For those of you who miss the movie
In a recent My Southborough poll, 51% of you said you were happy the movie has left town and that life has returned to normal, while 34% of you said you miss having that bit of Hollywood in town. So, for the 34% who just can’t get enough — and you know who you are — here Read the full article → from For those of you who miss the movie
St. Anne Church to get a new priest
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports that as part of Bishop Robert J. McManus’ annual reorganization plan, Rev. Thirburse F. Millott, pastor at St. Anne Church in Southborough, will leave the parish at the end of the month. He will be replaced by Rev. Thomas B. Garlick, currently the pastor at St. Richard of Chichester Read the full article → from St. Anne Church to get a new priest
Should the new police chief be required to live in Southborough?
There’s been much talk on the blog in the past few days about the process of finding a new police chief. Should Interim Chief Jane Moran be made an automatic finalist if she chooses to apply for the position? Should we bother to conduct a search at all when selectmen could simply opt to hire Read the full article → from Should the new police chief be required to live in Southborough?
Community preservation projects sought
Here’s a quick quiz. What do all of these projects have in common? Restoration of the Historical Society Museum (Flagg School) Microfilming of town records Renovation of the All Wars Monument Improvements to the Cordaville Triangle Park Funding of the Affordable Housing Trust Creation of wildlife viewing at Breakneck Hill conservation land The answer? They Read the full article → from Community preservation projects sought