Mr. Edmund W. Shaw, 99, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, died peacefully on June 9, 2015. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mr. Edmund W. Shaw, 99
SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep – July 20-24
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep – July 20-24
Photo Gallery: Make way for ugly ducklings on Middle Road
Five cygnets were witnessed out and about in Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Make way for ugly ducklings on Middle Road
Planning Board questions ZBA handling of Park Central Use Variance
Chair Don Morris told fellow members he found a decision by the ZBA chair “extremely upsetting”. At issue was the closing of a hearing without sharing a letter from the Town Planner.
Later, Morris referred to the ZBA’s vote to approve a Use Variance first and impose conditions later as making it “ripe for appeal”. Read the full article → from Planning Board questions ZBA handling of Park Central Use Variance
Craft series for teens at library from felting to printmaking: Henna on June 25th
The Southborough Library is holding a special “Teen Crafternoon” series. Read the full article → from Craft series for teens at library from felting to printmaking: Henna on June 25th
Musical roundup with videos: Hometown girls – Storm Large, Jessie Chris, and Anda Volley
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Musical roundup with videos: Hometown girls – Storm Large, Jessie Chris, and Anda Volley
Comic drawing workshop for teens – June 17th
For teens enamored with comic books or graphic novels, the Southborough Library is holding a workshop that may help them ink their own. Read the full article → from Comic drawing workshop for teens – June 17th
Visit the home where the buffalo roam
Southborough Recreation arranged a discounted package for residents looking to enjoy a family adventure this summer. Read the full article → from Visit the home where the buffalo roam
Safety concerns at commuter rail stop; Fitzgerald’s hearing continued
Last night, Town Planner, Jennifer Burney raised safety concerns about the train stop (unrelated to the proposed parking lot). Read the full article → from Safety concerns at commuter rail stop; Fitzgerald’s hearing continued
Friends of Southborough Recreation need help
The group is putting out a call for a new Chair and Co-Chair, plus additional volunteers. I hope some of you will answer. Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Recreation need help
End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
End of school gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
Fundraiser for Nepal: Spanish wine and music – June 26
The Southborough Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser to help surviving victims of the Nepal earthquakes. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for Nepal: Spanish wine and music – June 26
The week in government: Olympic Bid community meeting in Ashland; Fitzgerald’s lot, School Committtee, and Park Central Use Variance;
A community meeting will be held in our region on the Boston 2024 Olympic Bid. Plus, the 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: Olympic Bid community meeting in Ashland; Fitzgerald’s lot, School Committtee, and Park Central Use Variance;
Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)
Area high schools’ classes of 2015 have completed their graduation marches. Here are some highlights thanks to local media and social media. Read the full article → from Congratulations to classes of 2015 (Updated)