Special Election voters will get to choose from up to five candidates for selectman this fall. Not only did the candidates I reported on before file papers, two more entered the race. Read the full article → from Special Election update: Five candidates file for Board of Selectmen
This year, Heritage Day falls on Monday, October 9 with festivities the day and evening before. Make sure to save the dates. (And don’t forget to sign up if your organization is exhibiting or marching.) Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2017: Save the date (and participant sign up deadlines) (Updated)
Southborough residents aged 60+ are invited to come out and play pickle ball this fall. Read the full article → from Seniors – learn to play pickle ball this fall
The Committee asked me to share an update on the 90 acres of conservation land property and an invitation to join them on a walk this Saturday. The update included unfortunate news about recent vandalism and theft of signs that has caused some setbacks. Read the full article → from Update on Breakneck Hill (vandalism has caused setbacks) and an invite to learn more about the Conservation Land on Saturday
Southborough Recreation and Public Works heads teamed up with Southborough Access Media to give the public an update on the Fayville Playground rebuild. Read the full article → from Fayville Playground taking longer than expected: Play available in Oct/Nov; grand opening next spring
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to help kids manage their stress. Read the full article → from Student stress? There’s a class for that: SYFS offering stress management for K-12
This Saturday, First Community Church Sale is holding a fundraising sale. Read the full article → from First Community Church sale – Saturday
Lena A. Carloni, 96, a life long resident of Southborough died on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Marlborough Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lena A. Carloni, 96
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: Public Safety Building, Board of Selectmen and Combined and Regional School Committees
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Parent Talks on children’s anxiety and talking about money and much more
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
A new yellow line down the center of Flagg Road blindsided residents and prompted some angry comments on the blog. Public Works explains the surprise move and upcoming measures to improve safety on the road. Read the full article → from Yellow line on Flagg: Resident reaction and DPW response (driver feedback signs coming this fall)
According to, Town Administrator Mark Purple an ethics complaint filed against former Selectman John Rooney has been denied. Read the full article → from Attorney General denies complaint against Rooney
In case you missed noticing, there are some school holidays that are likely not work holidays for most parents, plus a few professional development days coming up. The first is this coming Thursday, September 21st (Rosh Hashannah). Read the full article → from What to do about school days off: Rec Fun Days in Northborough and Home Alone Safety classes