The Planning Board hopes that embracing a Tree City program will encourage non-profits and businesses to help Southborough with green up efforts. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: “Tree City” Article 28 codifies current policies; no additional costs
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: YA crafts, Aging & Vision loss talk, Matinee for seniors, Family Math Night, and Town Meeting
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 reconsidering Article positions; Combined School Committees; and Annual Town Meeting
Thanks to a grant, Southborough Seniors have access to a discounted, starter fitness class. Read the full article → from New fitness training for seniors – discounted, progressive starter class
This Sunday, the community is invited to a special movie screening to spark dialogue on seeking interfaith peace. Read the full article → from Community invited to interfaith movie and conversation – “The Sultan and the Saint”
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of runners donning bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2019 Marathon: Stephanie Reeder Iodice for Dana-Farber
As promised, Recreation is offering to watch children for free while parents vote. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Babysitting during Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23
Presumably there’s still a contract that needs to be succesfully negotiated. But it looks like our next Fire Chief will be Steven Achilles. Read the full article → from Selectmen unanimously select Steven Achilles as new Southborough Fire Chief
MWDN covered yesterday’s arraignment of one of the two suspects accused in the armed robbery of a Southborough gas station in December. Read the full article → from MWDN: Armed Robbery suspect arraigned and held without bail (Updated)
A few minutes ago, selectmen opened their meeting to interview finalists for the new Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief interviews in process this morning (Updated – Achilles selected)
This weekend, Symphony Pro Musica is holding two performances of its 3rd concert of its 36th season. Read the full article → from Reminder: Symphony Pro Musica on Sunday
The Southborough Northborough district is holding it’s “2nd annual Family Math Night”. Although it doesn’t specify, this again seems to be geared towards families of K-5 students in both towns. Read the full article → from Family Math Night – March 21
The Southborough Library is hosting another free “Crafternoon” with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons at the Library: Repurposing old books and stuffed animals, plus mosaic trivets and Harry Potter fun
The Open Space Preservation Commission is seeking funds to replace invasive plants with native species on town-owned conservation land. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article to replace invasive plants – attempts to ward off a devastating insect invasion, preserve historic stone walls, support pollinators, and beautify Open Space