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Water main at Woodbury & Vale Terrace broken & fixed
A Facebook alert by Southborough Police last night showed flooding on Woodbury Road at Vale Terrace. Read the full article → from Water main at Woodbury & Vale Terrace broken & fixed
Library offering sleepover — for stuffed friends
The Southborough Library is hosting a “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” next week. Read the full article → from Library offering sleepover — for stuffed friends
Kids can catch trout again at 118-120 Turnpike ponds
Ferris Companies has issued a public invitation for kids to fish their ponds again this summer. Read the full article → from Kids can catch trout again at 118-120 Turnpike ponds
Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on this year’s Transfer Station fees and revising regulations. Read the full article → from Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday
The week in government (Updated)
Neary Building Committee on plans for students during school construction; Select Board updates on Retiree benefit plan and Regionalizing dispatch; ZBA on Park Central and more
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 (Updated)
Events this week
Baseball, Photography Presentation, Outdoor Concert, and Full Moon Hike
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
Where to pick fruit this summer
A look at this summer’s options for local Pick-Your-Own fruit. Read the full article → from Where to pick fruit this summer
Obituary: Donna L. (Bowen) McDaniel, 89
Donna L. (Bowen) McDaniel, age 89 of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donna L. (Bowen) McDaniel, 89
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
Get your CPR/AED Certification today
Southborough Rec posted an opportunity for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR and use of AEDs. There are two classes taking place today. One is this afternoon, and the other this evening. Read the full article → from Get your CPR/AED Certification today
Businesses In & Out (Updated)
Commercial real estate news about businesses moving to and from town.
I’m sharing two tidbits from recent business real estate news articles. One featured a business relocating from route 9 in Southborough, and the other was one moving into at different building down the road. Plus recent hearing notices shed light on how one of the properties will be used. Read the full article → from Businesses In & Out (Updated)
Save the Date for Summer Nights 2024
Southborough Recreation’s “Summer Nights” festival is scheduled for the Saturday before schools resumes. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Summer Nights 2024
Select Board Hearing to revise Water regs — Tuesday
The proposal is to shift responsibility for water service pipes from Town to property owners
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on revising water regulations. According to a memo from Public Works, there is one outdated clause that is costing the Town too much money. Read the full article → from Select Board Hearing to revise Water regs — Tuesday