At this week’s Planning Board meeting, the board and public weighed in on a potential compromise for a 40B project abutting Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. There were still details some were still a little wary about. But it appeared to have some general support, at least directionally. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Road: Compromise in discussion
Algonquin students have taken action after finding out that math teacher Benjamin Burger has not been asked to return for the 2024-2025 school year. Read the full article → from Non-Renewal of Algonquin Teacher’s Contract Ignites Student Backlash
Last summer, I shared news on American Legion’s Northboro’s baseball team, which features many players from Southborough and Algonquin Regional. Tonight, the program is holding a fundraiser at a local restaurant. Read the full article → from Restaurant fundraiser for local American League Baseball team Tonight
On June 15th artists, will install works alongside the Beals Preserve trails for the 8th annual Art on the Trails exhibit. Organizers have announced the artists selected to be part of the “Legacy” themed exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation — June 15
The Southborough Police Department is issuing a warning after a Black Bear was spotted on in Southborough, ” in various locations on the South side of town (Hopkinton/Ashland border). Read the full article → from SPD: Black Bear alert
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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
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 community is invited to a closing reception for an art exhibit at the Southborough Library next week. Read the full article → from Art Reception at the Library – Thursday
Sign your kids up to go on a Bug Hunt at the Library next week! Read the full article → from “Bug Hunting” for ages 5+ – Wednesday
Annual or perennial, you’ll find it at this year’s Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 18, at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – Saturday
The Rotary Club of Southborough is sharing details on their charitable fundraiser at this year’s Food Truck Festival. They are dubbing it “Food for Thought”. Read the full article → from “Food for Thought” at Southborough’s Annual Food Truck Festival
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. The reception will feature music, art and light refreshments in honor of Mental Health Awareness month.
It will also include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering another free suicide prevention training. Next week’s session will be held over zoom. Read the full article → from Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide