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)
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This morning, the Select Board voted to approve hiring a Building Commissioner to fill the position vacant since March 3rd. Casey Burlingame is expected to start work on April 24th. Read the full article → from New Building Commissioner hired
Save the date for a special exhibit at the Southborough Library in April. The Library will be hosting Southborough Gardeners “Books in Bloom” “where the love of books and artistry in flowers come together.” Read the full article → from Books in Bloom coming to the Library (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is hosting a “Dinner Church” this Sunday evening. The event is free, but organizers are asking for pre-registration by Friday night so they can prepare. Read the full article → from Dinner Church – Sunday
Two discussions at Annual Town Meeting raised awareness of Town Committees that have vacancies (the Advisory Committee and the Southborough Public Accessibility Committee). So, I took a look at the current status and discovered over two dozen other vacancies. Read the full article → from Volunteer opportunities on Town Committee