This letter to the editor from residents Bonnie Phaneuf and John Butler to publicly urges the Select Board “not delay in honoring the nearly unanimous request of Town Meeting that the Town withdraw from the current IMA agreement” for the regional dispatch center in Westborough. Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board shouldn’t wait to withdraw from Dispatch IMA (Updated)
April Break: “Lego Civics” for grades 2-5
Southborough Rec is offering a half day program over the spring school break
Spring break is in less than two weeks. For families that aren’t heading off on vacations, Southborough Recreation is offering a program to help occupy kids’ time that week. Read the full article → from April Break: “Lego Civics” for grades 2-5
Obituary: Maryjayne (Pessini) Carey, 69
Maryjayne (Pessini) Carey, Of Southborough, Died Sunday, April 3, 2023, at her home in Southborough. She was the devoted wife of John J. Carey for 31 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maryjayne (Pessini) Carey, 69
2023 Marathon: Peng Yin for Michael Lisnow Respite Center
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2023 Marathon: Peng Yin for Michael Lisnow Respite Center
Photo Gallery: Harvey Leonard’s visit to the Senior Center
The Southborough Senior Center shared photos and a recap from a special event they held last week. They enjoyed a visit and presentation by a familiar face to those who have watched Boston news over the past four decades. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Harvey Leonard’s visit to the Senior Center
42nd Annual Senior Conference (Updated)
Free services, workshops, food, and door prizes are offered at the annual regional conference for seniors.
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by state officials. This spring, the conference will be back in-person for the first time since 2019. Read the full article → from 42nd Annual Senior Conference (Updated)
SOLF Presents: Coyotes
The latest in a local nature series contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Coyotes
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Planning Board 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
Reminder: HOLA’s fundraiser for Friends of the Southborough Library – Mon-Thurs
The Friends of the Southborough Library has teamed up again with Southborough’s HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar for a special fundraiser next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: HOLA’s fundraiser for Friends of the Southborough Library – Mon-Thurs
Events this week
Pancake Breakfast, Easter Egg Hunts, Friends of Library Hola fundraiser, Drop-In Art & Legos, 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
Police launching Body Cams
Monday will be the first day of a test period for officers wearing a/v recording devices. Here are the details on the launch and policies about when and how officers will use them.
The Southborough Police Department’s Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) are in, staff trained, and officers will begin donning the devices on Monday. For the first 30 days, the program will be in a test period to allow the department to work through any glitches.
For some members of the public, this may be welcome news. But since some readers might be concerned about privacy issues and rights, I’m sharing the SPD’s official policy on how cameras and footage will be used. Read the full article → from Police launching Body Cams
Obituary: Robert William Donaldson, 68
Robert William Donaldson, 68, of Southborough, Massachusetts and Wantagh, New York, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Marlborough Hospital in Marlborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert William Donaldson, 68
New lineup for Egg Hunts and Saturday fun
Forecast rain has triggered rain dates for the community Egg Hunts. Here's the new schedule and alternative fun.
Southborough Kindergroup finally made the call to postpone Saturday’s big annual Egg Hunt. Earlier this week, ARHS’ National Honor Society did the same for their event. Read the full article → from New lineup for Egg Hunts and Saturday fun