Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Corporal Christopher J. Orlando, United States Marine Corps, of Hingham, MA who died in a tragic military training accident on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, April 29, 2016
The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Adventure Day Camp. The camp for kids entering 2nd-8th grades offers busing from Southborough.
Althought this post is written by the sponsor, I can vouch that my daughter and son both had a blast at the camp last year.
An early bird discount is available through this Sunday, May 1st. So act quick! Read the full article → from Adventure Day Camp: Fun for boys and girls; Southborough bus stop – Early Bird ends May 1st
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
On Monday night, selectmen had a civil but tense discussion on the Medical Marijuana Dispensary planned for 255 Turnpike Road. In the end, the draft Host Agreement with CommCan, Inc. was approved 3-1. What was left unclear is whether the board will consider rescinding the letter of non-opposition allowing the dispensary to operate. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
Northborough police tracked down a man accused of making sexual comments to two girls near Algonquin. The NPD brought in a K-9 to help with their search, which ended in arrest. Read the full article → from Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)
A charity with strong local links is holding A Day at the Derby on Saturday, May 7th. Read the full article → from Keep Smilin through a Day at the Derby – May 7
Tomorrow, the Library Board of Trustees is hosting their annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates’ Night this Thursday
Irene B. Tibert, 81, of Southborough, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on April 21, 2016.
She worked thirty -three years as Southborough’s Veterans Agent. Read the full article → from Obituary: Irene B. Tibert, 81
Town officials have been talking for a while about making our government more open and transparent. Now they are getting some assistance in seeing things through. Read the full article → from Southborough getting state assistance with transparency
Last night, the Board of Selectmen reassured volunteers that they are still prioritizing a Public Safety Building project. Chair John Rooney told the study committee they hope to complete negotiations with St. Mark’s School for land acquisition within 2-3 weeks. The Town will be seeking to put something on the Presidential election ballot.
As part of the effort, Rooney agreed that it makes sense to vet out opponents on Town Committees when reappointments are made this June. Read the full article → from Public Safety building update: BOS aiming for Presidential ballot; may vet out reappointment of opponents (Updated)
Chestnut Hill Farm is hosting a special workshop this weekend. The focus is Orchard Mason Bee nest construction. And a reminder about an event readers may have missed notice on over spring break. Read the full article → from Pollinator talk and workshop – butterflies tonight and bees on Saturday
The SPD is asking for anyone who witnessed or has information related to the crash to contact the Detective Division. The SPD has also released its latest logs, covering Thursday through Sunday. Read the full article → from Police looking for help investigating Rte 9 crash (and the latest Police Logs)
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Spring RAP registration and discount for summer camps end tomorrow
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: St. Mark’s Solar Array at Planning Board, Public Safety Building update at BOS; Regional School Committee