For those of you who were out of town when I posted info on local places to relax or be entertained while escaping the heat, I’m sharing it again. (Plus, I added one important option I missed in my previous post.) Read the full article → from Reminder: Where to cool off (or stay dry this summer)
Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Personnel changes, Public Safety Building news, and emergency responses
I’m rounding up Town news items related to Police and Fire Departments. Read the full article → from Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Obituary: Stephen R. DeNorscia, 57
Stephen R. DeNorscia ,57, passed away unexpectedly on July 4th in Boulder, Colorado. Read the full article → from Obituary: Stephen R. DeNorscia, 57
Obituary: Ronald Lee DeHart, 84
Ronald Lee DeHart passed away peacefully at home in Southborough, MA, on July 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald Lee DeHart, 84
Select Board addressing road safety issues
Lowering speeds on Parkerville Road; update on Town Traffic Study
At last week’s Select Board Meeting, there were updates on two items related to road safety in Southborough. Read the full article → from Select Board addressing road safety issues
The week in government (Updated)
Public Works Planning Board and Capital on Hopkinton water request; Presentation about planned St Mark's archeological study; 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 (Updated)
Events this week (Updated)
Yoga in the park, Healthy Eating, Drop-in Crafts, Sunset Playdate, Movie Night, concert 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 (Updated)
Best summer daytrips to explore colleges
I'm re-sharing tips on how to make college visits fun over the summer
‘Tis the season for college road trips. A roundup of not-so-far area colleges that could be treated as “mini-vacations.” Read the full article → from Best summer daytrips to explore colleges
Museum exhibit to feature a resident’s vision
An upcoming exhibit of "8 Visions" includes work by a Southborough photographer
The Attleboro Arts Museum exhibition is of “Work from 8 Juried Member Artists”. One of them is Southborough’s Chelsea Bradway. Read the full article → from Museum exhibit to feature a resident’s vision
Free Intro to Robotics session for 8-13 year olds
ARHS's Robotics team is offering a free intro programming class in two weeks
Members of Algonquin Regional High School’s robotics team are offering kids a chance to “Learn the basics of programing robots”. Read the full article → from Free Intro to Robotics session for 8-13 year olds
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
Call for art-inspired Poetry
Submit poems about (or inspired by) installations in this summer's Art on the Trails exhibit by August 4th
Earlier this month, 15 artworks were installed for Southborough’s 6th annual Art on the Trails. Now organizers are encouraging visitors to find inspiration for poetry. Read the full article → from Call for art-inspired Poetry
Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Catching up on restoration work and revised plans for private home with occasional events
I’m finally catching up to share details on what voters were and weren’t promised, the revamped plans, conservation issues, and even an update on the owner’s other preservation project in town (Fayville Hall.) Plus, I’m adding a slew of photos to show what’s been restored over the past few years. Read the full article → from Update on 84 Main Street (Update)
Obituary: Marie (Pessini) Kensinger, 83
Marie (Pessini) Kensinger, 83, of Fayville, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at her home after a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marie (Pessini) Kensinger, 83