Southborough’s own Donna McDaniel will discuss her new book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice at the library on Tuesday night. The book explores race relations and religion in the United States. McDaniel has lived in Southborough for 37 years, and was the first woman elected Read the full article → from Author and historian Donna McDaniel at the Southborough Library
Southborough police are well armed
The Metrowest Daily News surveyed local police departments to find out which have semi-automatic assault rifles as part of their arsenals. Turns out most do, including Southborough. According to the article, Southborough police have five AR-15s, which can have an effective range of up to 600 yards and a bullet speed up to 3,200 feet Read the full article → from Southborough police are well armed
Algonquin graduation wrap-up
Algonquin graduated 356 students yesterday in a ceremony in the school gymnasium. You can read about the ceremony, the speeches, and see some photos in the Metrowest Daily News. The paper also has a complete list of members of the class of 2009. Friday night was the Senior Ball. Wicked Local Southborough has a photo Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation wrap-up
Searching for a search committee
The Board of Selectmen tonight will interview 15 people who have volunteered to be part of the committee that will search for a permanent police chief. Selectmen aim to appoint a committee of about seven members or so. Some of the volunteers are residents, others are not. Some are regular citizens, and others like School Read the full article → from Searching for a search committee
Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
The Trottier band will perform the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox game at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rec Department has arranged for a bus to take Trottier kids down to see the game and cheer on their peers. Not sure if there’s still space on the bus, but you could call Read the full article → from Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Note that Selectmen will meet on Monday this week instead of their normal Tuesday. Monday, June 8 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Personnel Board, 8:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Tuesday, June 9 Youth Commission, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
New at the library this week
When you read through this list of new books each week, do you ever find yourself saying “I want to read that. And that. And that?” But then when you’re looking for your next book, you don’t remember all the ones you said you wanted to read? Yep, thought so. But the library has you Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Drop in tennis clinic on Saturday
Perhaps you’re considering signing up for the mixed doubles tennis tournament, but you’re feeling a bit rusty? Just stop by the Richardson Courts at Neary to freshen up on your skills. The Recreation Department is sponsoring a drop-in tennis clinic for ages 17 and up to be held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 Read the full article → from Drop in tennis clinic on Saturday
A skateboard park in Southborough?
We have baseball fields and soccer fields and basketball courts. Why not a skateboard park? That’s the question the Recreation Commission along with a collection of skaterboarders and their parents are asking. The group plans to pitch the idea to Selectmen later this month. The proposal is to build a skateboard park at the Choate Read the full article → from A skateboard park in Southborough?
Southborough residents get recognized
Southborough residents have been raking in the accolades of late. Here’s a handful of notable residents doing notable things. Lexi Ryan wins a TAMY She did a turn as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and one as Cindy Lou Who. But it was her recent stint as Young Cosette in Algonquin’s presentation of Les Miserables Read the full article → from Southborough residents get recognized
Algonquin graduation on Sunday
It’s a big weekend for Algonquin seniors. Tonight is the Senior Ball at the Sheraton Tara, and on Sunday it’s graduation. The ceremony takes place in the gym starting at 2:00 pm. Congrats to the grads! If you go and take pictures, why not send me some? (Photo by CarbonNYC) Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation on Sunday
Curious what the ‘Grown Ups’ set in Essex looks like?
After they wrapped up filming in Southborough, the cast and crew of the Adam Sandler comedy ‘Grown Ups’ moved on to Essex. A My Southborough reader sent me a link to the Good Morning Gloucester blog where you’ll find pictures of the Essex set. Check out these links: Set Location For Adam Sandler Movie Grown Read the full article → from Curious what the ‘Grown Ups’ set in Essex looks like?
Relay for Life photos
The Northborough-Southborough Relay for Life held last weekend at Algonquin raised over $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. Here are some photos from the event taken by Southborough resident Chris Wraight. You can find more of Chris’ Relay for Life photos here. In related news, the Metrowest Daily News did a profile of Southborough resident Read the full article → from Relay for Life photos
Senior Center newsletter for May/June
In case you haven’t seen it already, you can find the Senior Center newsletter for May/June online. The newsletter lists Senior Center activities along with town and health news of interest to Southborough’s seniors. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for May/June