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Candidates’ Night is May 4th
Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board, Planning Board, Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds, and the Southborough School Committee
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night is May 4th
Library Staff Appreciation Week
Swing by the Library's "Appreciation Station" to show your support for the staff this week. You can also enjoy special programs for kids this week.
This week is “Library Staff Appreciation Week”. The Friends of the Southborough Library* are inviting the public to show their support through an “Appreciation Station” temporarily set up at the Library. Read the full article → from Library Staff Appreciation Week
Obituary: Edward Charles Wickham, 83
Edward C. Wickham, 83, of Spencer, formerly of Southborough, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward Charles Wickham, 83
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
Candidate’s Letter: Brett Peters for Select Board
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Brett Peters for Select Board
The week in government (Updated)
Historical Commission on St. Mark's Park historic elements; Select Board on DPW Superintendent Contract
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 (Updated)
Congratulations, Southborough Boston Marathon runners!
Congratulations to the 19 Southborough residents who ran the Boston Marathon yesterday. Here are their official times and overall placement. Read the full article → from Congratulations, Southborough Boston Marathon runners!
Events this week (Updated)
Books in Bloom, Jr Farmer, cooking Dim Sum, art and music for kids, Earth Day themed events, and jazz
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 (Updated)
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Southborough runners will be part of the pack in Monday’s marathon. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
April at Chestnut Hill Farm
Programs for kids, explorations of nature, and an open house
With spring break starting this afternoon and Earth Day next week, I’m overdue in sharing what The Trustees of Reservations have in store at the Southborough farm for the remainder of this month. Read the full article → from April at Chestnut Hill Farm
Pilgrim Church invites kids to celebrate protecting the earth
The "Kid's Church" will hold special events around Earth Day related to "Protecting God's Creation"
Above: Pilgrim is promoting its plans to educate Sunday School students about the importance of protecting the planet through fun Earth Day activities. (images from Facebook and event website) Pilgrim Church has special activities lined up for children over the next three Sundays in honor of Earth Day. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church invites kids to celebrate protecting the earth
Mental Health Awareness Month (Updated)
Special events coordinated by Southborough Youth and Family Services seek to educate about the importance of mental health
I’m sharing the Town’s news on a series of special events to celebrate May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Read the full article → from Mental Health Awareness Month (Updated)
Obituary: Robert Allen Myers, 79
Robert Allen Myers, 79 of Ashland former longtime resident of Fairfield, CT and later Southborough, MA passed away Tue. April 11th at his home with his family by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Allen Myers, 79