The Select Board covered a lot of items on Tuesday night. I’m rounding up a few readers may care about related to important staff positions in town. Read the full article → from Select Board personnel decisions: Police Chief recruitment, DPW agreements, and IT new hire (Updated)
“Voices Carry” Gallery Showing – Wednesday Opening (Early Bird tickets today)
The public is encouraged to support Southborough LGBTQ+ youth by attending the opening of a special exhibit by Chelsea Bradway. Read the full article → from “Voices Carry” Gallery Showing – Wednesday Opening (Early Bird tickets today)
Job listings: Economic Development Coordinator, Building Inspector, and more
Here are the latest jobs advertised by the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Job listings: Economic Development Coordinator, Building Inspector, and more
Learn to Knit at the Library (Updated – full)
The Library is launching a crafty new program for residents looking to take up a new hobby this summer. Read the full article → from Learn to Knit at the Library (Updated – full)
Link up with the Women’s Casual League this season
The Southborough Golf Club Women’s Casual League asked me to issue a public invitation for this season. Read the full article → from Link up with the Women’s Casual League this season
Obituary: Deborah “Debby” Lee Carey, 71
[Editor’s Note: The new obituary was released to share the Funeral arrangements which were previously listed as pending.] Read the full article → from Obituary: Deborah “Debby” Lee Carey, 71
Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight
This evening, the Select Board is scheduled to vote on Superintendent Karen Galligan’s 3-year successor agreement. Today, a letter issued to the Board and this blog claims to list the comments of “dozens of concerned taxpayers”. Read the full article → from Select Board to vote on DPW Head contract tonight
Post-Season Update: Boys Rugby falls to Hanover; NE Track & Field Championship results
Algonquin’s athletics season is over. Here are the final highlights. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Boys Rugby falls to Hanover; NE Track & Field Championship results
Missing Dog: Have you seen “Tukka”?
Sharing an alert about a dog that has been missing since since February 9th. He has been spotted near the Southborough border of Ashland. Read the full article → from Missing Dog: Have you seen “Tukka”?
St Mark’s St & Park: New strategy, Working Group charge to be revised tonight
The Select Board is revisiting the controversial road and park project with hopes of swapping land ownership rather than easements. In the shorter term, they’ll vote on expanding the membership and scope of the Working Group to make improved recommendations for the park. Read the full article → from St Mark’s St & Park: New strategy, Working Group charge to be revised tonight
Red Apples to thank educators – due Friday
Red Apples are donations made to the Southborough Community Fund in the honor of teachers or staff members. Read the full article → from Red Apples to thank educators – due Friday
Chestnut Hill Farm Summer Camp
This is the first time the Southborough farm will host weeklong day camps. They are offering eight sessions this summer. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm Summer Camp
Obituary: Dorothy M. (Smith) Phaneuf, 84
Dorothy M. Phaneuf, 84, a longtime resident of Southborough, died in Hospice care in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy M. (Smith) Phaneuf, 84
The week in government: Select Board on Parkerville Rd speed limit, DPW Superintendent contract, Tree Warden, St. Mark’s St project; Police Chief recruitment
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: Select Board on Parkerville Rd speed limit, DPW Superintendent contract, Tree Warden, St. Mark’s St project; Police Chief recruitment