Southborough Youth and Family Services has announced the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Clear your calendar: Southborough Unscheduled – March 17
BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Selectmen agreed that the spot wasn’t the best choice. Still, they voted to provide a letter of non-opposition to the dispensary. Read the full article → from BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Did you know that Independent is a party affiliation, which is different than being unenrolled? And are you sure which way you are registered? Read the full article → from Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Before-school morning workouts coming to Neary
Southborough will soon offer a way for Neary students to start the day off on the right foot. Read the full article → from Before-school morning workouts coming to Neary
Algonquin Basketball Clinic for 3-8 graders over February break
Algonquin Basketball coaches and players will hold another clinic for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls over the upcoming school break. Read the full article → from Algonquin Basketball Clinic for 3-8 graders over February break
Opioid Use and Abuse forum: Video and highlights (Updated)
At a public forum, Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus was among the experts who addressed the effects of drugs on youth and crime. The focus of the evening was the danger that could be found in your own medicine cabinet.
Paulhus explained the effect of increased drug abuse on our community. Read the full article → from Opioid Use and Abuse forum: Video and highlights (Updated)
Fay offers kids training to be superheroes – free fun, February 13
Kids attending the next Saturdays at Fay session can learn to become superheroes. (Or at least laugh while trying.) Read the full article → from Fay offers kids training to be superheroes – free fun, February 13
Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
Upcoming hearings cover a controversial solar installation and changes to Solar and Over 55 development bylaws. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
The week in government: Medical Marijuana Dispensary siting and Burnett Estate preservation
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: Medical Marijuana Dispensary siting and Burnett Estate preservation
Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced another grant opportunity. This time, the focus is on summer programs for youth. Read the full article → from Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
This week in sports: Boys Track snags League Championship; Girls swim heads to invitationals
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Boys Track snags League Championship; Girls swim heads to invitationals
Alzheimer’s training for family: The “I’m Still Here” approach (Updated)
The Southborough Senior Center is holding a free seminar to help families effected by Alzheimer’s. Read the full article → from Alzheimer’s training for family: The “I’m Still Here” approach (Updated)
Events this week: Krosslink, healthy cooking, Valentine’s celebrations, and Neary Noodle Night
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Krosslink, healthy cooking, Valentine’s celebrations, and Neary Noodle Night
Obituary: Robert J. Ruch, 87
Robert J. Ruch, 87, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Kindred Transitional and Rehab. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert J. Ruch, 87