Saturday was the big 5K fundraiser for the Shifrin family. Happily, it was a much nicer day than today. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Southborough rallied for SHIFSTRONG (You can still help)
The working farm in Southborough is touting its now officially organic produce, available year round thanks to their greenhouse. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farms is certified organic (and open year round with Winter CSA options) (Updated)
The AG’s office “declined” to find the board’s violations intentional but indicated the failures to review and post timely minutes were significant, longstanding, and widespread. Read the full article → from AG determines BOS violated Open Meeting Laws again; orders selectmen to attend training
It’s already time for another update on teams playing in the regional Division 1 series. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Volleyball in District Semi-Finals and Soccer in Qtr Finals today; Field Hockey to Finals on Saturday
Southborough Gardener’s annual Guest Day is at night this year. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Guest Day (at night): “Holiday Transitions” on November 21
It’s time for another update on Algonquin fall sports. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Field Hockey in Central MA Semis; Football fails to make playoffs
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS & Advisory on meal tax; BOS on form of PILOT discussions
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Scaredy Squirrel, Ethics Training, Hands on Nature, Legos, Community Visioning, Self-Defense 101, Scouting for Food, Drama Out of the Box and Windsor Chair Making (Updated)
Tomorrow night, the Board of Selectmen’s meeting will include a joint session with the Advisory Committee. The topic will be the option of adding a local meal tax. Read the full article → from Advisory asking BOS to consider adopting meal tax
Another week, another restaurant fundraiser. Though, this one does stand out as a bit different than usual. It goes on for five days. Read the full article → from WW SOS Fundraiser at Yama Fuji today through Friday
This weekend, you can join in a fundraiser for the Shifrin family and/or support awareness for veterans issues. Read the full article → from Running and Walking for causes this weekend
Two items in the packet for discussion at this Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting caught my attention. Both relate to advice issued to the board from Town Counsel. Read the full article → from Town Counsel to BOS: Current PILOT negotiation strategy falls under OML; Request to rescind his “special” status
On October 20th, Superintendent Greg Martineau previewed a new safety measure that is being rolled out in the district’s middle schools and high school. At Trottier, that roll out begins next week. Read the full article → from Grade 6-12 students encouraged to “Say Something” if they see something
More fall sports brackets have been posted. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Volleyball to Central MA Quarter Finals