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Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available

Apply for the 2026 Grant by July 31st

by Beth Melo on

Above: Over the years, the Choate Grant has supported many recreation projects in Southborough. If you have a project you’d like to see funded, now is the time to act. (images cropped from photos previously contributed or posted to Facebook by past grant recipients or grant administrators)

Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.

It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article →

Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net

A local rescue org is warning the public of the hazard of sports nets.

by Beth Melo on

Less than four years an owl was rescued from a soccer net at Trottier Middle School, another owl became entangled on the same field.

The tale will hopefully end happily tonight, but could have ended badly. Rescuers are seeking to alert the community of the hazard that athletic nets left out unattended can pose to area wildlife. Read the full article → from Volunteers rescued young Great Horned Owl entangled in Trottier net

Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails

Details on this year's installation organized by the 4th & 5th grade art teacher

by Beth Melo on

Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails

Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun

Sign up for next week's patriotic Family Fun Run. And mark your calendars for parties and concerts that don't require registration.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Recreation has a lot of free fun in store for the summer, especially for the month of July. They’ll be kicking things off with a Fun Run next week, followed by Block Parties and Outdoor Concerts. Read the full article → from Sign up or Save the Dates for Rec’s free community summer fun

Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission

The vote to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie could hobble the OSPC and impact the Stewardship Committee. The board plans to consider the Stewardship issue on July 5th.

by Beth Melo on

This week, the Select Board appears to have cut the legs out from under another committee formed by Town Meeting without first bringing a proposed change to voters.

The board unanimously voted to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie to the Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC). Gillespie has served on the OSPC for 24 years and chaired it for the past 9.

The decision will leave the committee (with two other vacancies) without a quorum after June 30th. Read the full article → from Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission

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