The Southborough Library tooled its Crafternoon series this spring. Consider it version 2.0. Read the full article → from Virtual Crafternoons: Free Library craft programs for kids and teens
The community is invited to join a special “Public Listening Session” a week from tomorrow. The topic is Southborough’s efforts to prepare for potential hazards related to climate change. Read the full article → from Southborough planning for climate change resilience – June 4th Listening session
Two candidates are seeking election as Southborough’s representative on the school committee for Assabet Valley Regional Technical School. To help you make that decision, I have invited each of them to submit letters to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Dan Butka (write-in) for Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District
I learned yesterday that one of the write-in positions on the Town election ballot is contested. So, it’s time for an update on the June 16th election. Read the full article → from Town Election: A new school committee race and an update on another
Has anyone seen this Newfoundland wandering around town, near Gilmore Road? Read the full article → from “Here, Matilda”: Owner seeking lost dog (Updated)
Southborough couldn’t hold it’s usual community observances for Memorial Day. But residents and officials did find ways to mark the occasion. Here are photo highlights from the parade and ceremony. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Observing Memorial Day weekend
Last week, selectmen filed to move a lawsuit filed against them and the Town from Worcester Superior Court. Read the full article → from Selectmen file to move Barron lawsuit to federal court
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: Advisory on FY21 budget (Updated)
Over the weekend, Algonquin Regional High School’s administration announced that they are making plans to gather graduates for a ceremony this summer. Read the full article → from Algonquin hopes to hold July 30th Graduation gathering
While playing fields and other areas of life have started physically “opening” up, organized events in town continue to take place online. Here are highlights of what’s happening this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: “Living on the Edge of a Black Hole”, restorative sleep, storytimes and more
As I noted last week, Southborough won’t be holding a public ceremony today for Memorial Day. Read the full article → from Remote Memorial Day Observances in Southborough: Closed ceremony, Church Bell salute, and officials’ remarks (Updated)
Last night, Southborough Recreation announced the timeline and rules for reopening most of the Town’s outdoor facilities. Read the full article → from Reopening of fields and courts (but not playgrounds): What’s opening & when, plus rules and prohibitions (Updated)
This Memorial Day weekend, flags around the state will be lowered for more than just remembrance of veterans. First, they will honor victims of the pandemic. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: May 22 – 24 and May 25, 2020
The details for Algonquin Regional High School’s graduation have been released. It’s not the celebration petitioners are asking for, but graduates will be able to cross a stage, get diplomas, and turn tassels in front of relatives. Read the full article → from How ARHS is (and isn’t) honoring the Class of 2020