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 According to a memo from Public Works, there is one outdated clause that is costing the Town too much money.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
Obituary: Darryl D. Lewis, 66 (Updated)

Darryl D. Lewis, 66, of Southborough, died July 5, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Darryl D. Lewis, 66 (Updated)
SPD warning about “Irish Traveler” construction scam in our area

Southborough Police issued another warning on Facebook about scams targeting seniors. Referred to as “the Irish Traveler Scam”, yesterday’s message includes an example of a purported attempt in by a man with an Irish accent to con an elderly woman in a “local” town. Read the full article → from SPD warning about “Irish Traveler” construction scam in our area
Trustees scaled back operations at Chestnut Hill Farm

Last fall, the Trustees started cancelling some of their regular programming at Chestnut Hill Farm. This year, they scaled back events much further and hit pause on farming the land. Read the full article → from Trustees scaled back operations at Chestnut Hill Farm
Chestnut Hill Farm programs and resources this summer (Updated)
Storywalk on the trails, play on the farm, special guided hikes, a hosted preK camp, volunteer opportunities, and more

I reached out to the Trustees about their scaled back operations at Chestnut Hill Farm this year. The response made me realize that there are a few more opportunities for public enjoyment than I was aware of. So before getting into the details of what isn’t happening and why, I’m focusing on what is being offered this summer. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm programs and resources this summer (Updated)
“Escape Room” for teens at the Library
Sign up for the free adventure for 10-18 year olds

The Southborough Library is hosting an “Escape Room” this summer for 10-18 year olds. Read the full article → from “Escape Room” for teens at the Library
Rec’s Ceramics and Musical Theater camps

If you have kids/tweens eager to explore their creative side this summer, Southborough Recreation is offering two special camps. Read the full article → from Rec’s Ceramics and Musical Theater camps
Obituary: Richard Edmond Hurd, 77

Richard Edmond Hurd, 77, of Southborough, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard Edmond Hurd, 77
Obituary: Carole “Cazza” Walsh (Murray), 88

Carole “Cazza” Walsh (Murray), 88, passed away peacefully in North Carolina at the home of her son John and his wife Mary on Monday, July 1,2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carole “Cazza” Walsh (Murray), 88
The week in government
BOH Health Director Appointment; SHOPC on Northboro Rd 61a properties project

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
Hit the Bus to kick off Outdoor Concert Series this Wednesday

Hit the Bus will again hit the stage as the opening act of Southborough’s 6 week Summer Concert Series. Read the full article → from Hit the Bus to kick off Outdoor Concert Series this Wednesday
Events this week
Senior Center Registration, Puppet show, Summer Concert series, Bloodmobile, Baseball, Knitting, and more

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
Donate Blood Thursday at the Blood Mobile (Updated)
Get a t-shirt in exchange for giving the "gift of life".

The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Donate Blood Thursday at the Blood Mobile (Updated)
Taking center stage: Summer Theater

Sharing local theater options this summer. Read the full article → from Taking center stage: Summer Theater