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
The Southborough Food Pantry asked me to make readers aware of their updated need for donations. Reminder — the summer is a tough time for the Pantry as school collections end but families in need are still here throughout the summer. Read the full article → from Food Pantry asks for donations from current needs list
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
The Committee discussed addressing parents’ immediate safety concerns, better analyzing buildings’ capacity and needs, and collaborating with the Select Board on next steps for school facilities planning. Read the full article → from School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A national newspaper covered the tragic death of Southborough native Timmy Howard. It included details meant to serve as a warning about the dangers posed by food allergies and the need for clearer labeling. Read the full article → from USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
Farmers Market Season is here — including an Opening Day this afternoon in a neighboring town! Read the full article → from Farmers Markets are beckoning again
Southborough is one of the towns that will field a Women’s Softball team through the program coordinated through Northborough Recreation.
The opportunity is open for adults 18 and older. According to the website, “This league is not extremely competitive, but you must have some playing experience”. Read the full article → from Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Fay School is again inviting young families to join them for a monthly evening frolic. Read the full article → from Sunset Playdates – June 24 & July 10 (Updated – rescheduled)
Last week, the Select Board discussed tentatively scheduling the Special Town Meeting this fall for the evening of Monday, November 3rd. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting anticipated in early November
Southborough Recreation is offering three different weekly outdoor sports classes for 3-6 year olds this summer. Read the full article → from Sign for PreK sports on Saturdays this summer
SPD’s Detective Owen O’Brien was honored by the Mass chapter of MADD. And the DA helped the APTO offer a safe option for kids after junior prom. Read the full article → from Safe Driving News: SPD Member honored by MADD; JPPP was partially sponsored by DA (Updated)
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on Transfer Station fees and revising regulations for the upcoming fiscal year. That includes a recommendation to increase the fees for permit stickers. Read the full article → from Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday