Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)
The initiative spearheaded by state offices in Southborough is geared at supporting small businesses and Mass Dairy Farmers
Two Commonwealth departments based in Southborough are part of an effort to promote farms and small businesses selling ice cream made from Mass dairy. Read the full article → from Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)
Rock & Roll at the Summer Concert on Wednesday (Updated)
The Elastic 5 is next up in the weekly Summer Concert Series
This Wednesday, rock & roll quintet will bring its act for all ages to the outdoor stage at Neary. Read the full article → from Rock & Roll at the Summer Concert on Wednesday (Updated)
911 Regionalization Article headed to Special Town Meeting (Updated)
The Select Board will ask voters to "recommend" regionalizing the dispatch staff that answers emergency calls.
At the upcoming, Special Town Meeting, the Select Board will take the unusual step of asking voters to cast a non-binding vote to advise them. The Article will ask voters to “recommend” the board pursue regionalizing public safety dispatch services. Read the full article → from 911 Regionalization Article headed to Special Town Meeting (Updated)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Join the Library for a Strategic Planning Forum – August 14
A week from tonight, the Southborough Library will host a public forum. Patrons/residents are encouraged to give feedback that will help them with their strategic planning. Read the full article → from Join the Library for a Strategic Planning Forum – August 14
Birds of Prey at the Library – Tuesday
Next week, the Southborough Library will welcome back raptor rehabilitators, Wingmasters, to teach kids about Birds of Prey. Read the full article → from Birds of Prey at the Library – Tuesday
SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Volunteers have been helping maintain SOLF trails for public access. You can still lend a hand this summer. Read the full article → from SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Home Run Derby on Saturday
The 3rd annual Shiftstrong fundraiser will raise money for ALS ONE
Baseball and softball players (including adults) are invited to help “strike out ALS” in the memory of a beloved youth coach. Read the full article → from Home Run Derby on Saturday
Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley
The next concert in the Southborough Summer Concert series features a children's musician.
The Southborough Summer Concert Series are always “family friendly”. But next week’s act is specifically chosen to entertain children. Read the full article → from Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley
The week in government
School Committee on Action Plan, Neary Design, & School Bus changes; Select Board on Transfer Station regs & fees and proposed 40B at 325 Turnpike Rd
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
Events this week
Shadow Puppets, Cook Book Club, Kids' Concert, Legos, Home Run Derby, Monarch Butterflies, and more
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more
The Town is seeking someone with HR experience to serve on the Personnel Board, plus volunteers to help with Economic Development, the upcoming Tricentenial, Recreation, and more.
The Town has several vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. I’m spotlighting a few of the volunteer opportunities the Town is most actively recruiting for, and sharing an updated list of all of the openings. Read the full article → from Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more
Special Town Meeting – September 30
Save the Date, check out the Warrant, and file your Citizen Petitions
In less than two months, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting (STM). The big Article that is expected to draw interested voters is the bylaw for MBTA Zoning overlays. But there are other topics that may draw voters or spark debates. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting – September 30