The Southborough Police Department posted to Facebook this afternoon news that “The state is currently experiencing a major 9-1-1 outage.” Read the full article → from 911 is down! For emergencies call police directly (Updated)
Free library fun for tweens & teens this summer (Updated)
The Southborough Library is promoting their Summer Reading program for teens and older children. Free programs encouraging tweens and teens to pop into the library throughout the summer kicked off this week — including one tonight. Read the full article → from Free library fun for tweens & teens this summer (Updated)
Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
Join the Historical Commission for a "casual reception" at the Community House
Have you noticed the new signs for the “Southborough Center Historic District”? The Historical Commission is excited to announce the news and invite the public to a reception to celebrate and discuss potential future historic districts in town. Read the full article → from Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
Indoor Fun for all ages
I'm offering some options for escaping the heat (or avoiding the rain) this summer without going stir crazy.
Where are the best places for local fun to find a respite from the hottest days of summer if you don’t have decent A/C to stay cool? Or to escape rain later this summer without getting cabin fever? Read the full article → from Indoor Fun for all ages
The week in government
Regional School Committee, Planning Board, Select Board, 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
The Climb, Art on Trails, Pilgrim BBQ, Teen Craft Club & Bake Off, ICB concert, Youth Nature Club, Painting a Silk Scarf, & Garden Tours
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
Pollination Garden Tours – June 23 (Updated)
A week from Sunday, the Open Space Preservation Commission will again hold tours of its pollinator gardens – to celebrate collaboration on gardens promoting native biodiversity. Read the full article → from Pollination Garden Tours – June 23 (Updated)
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
School Committee and parents address issues raised with Neary investigation (updated)
The video has been posted from last night’s School Committee meeting. I’m sharing bookmarks to the sections parents and readers may be most interested in watching. Read the full article → from School Committee and parents address issues raised with Neary investigation (updated)
Farmers Markets are beckoning
Fresh produce and locally prepared foods (plus, maybe a little family fun)
Area Farmers Markets have all reopened in time for summer, some with changes. Read the full article → from Farmers Markets are beckoning
Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday
Watch artists install their works for the summerlong exhibit along Beals Preserve trails
This weekend, artists will be installing sixteen works for Southborough’s Art on the Trails. The public is invited to watch and enjoy the special event. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday
Downtown Tonight: Final Food Trucks, Author Talk, and Friends of the Library’s Annual Meeting
I’m writing this post with both of my “hats” on, both for MySouthborough and as the President of The Friends of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Downtown Tonight: Final Food Trucks, Author Talk, and Friends of the Library’s Annual Meeting
Letter: Concerned Community Member
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Diane Romm, PhD responding to the public petition being submitted to the School Committee tonight. Read the full article → from Letter: Concerned Community Member
BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
This spring, two BSA troops held ceremonies to honor the latest round of Southborough Eagle Scouts. And another Southborough troop completed a community service project and shared news on a big Eagle Scout project. I’m rounding all of that up to share with readers. Read the full article → from BSA Service News & Eagle Honors