Here are the posted open, public Southborough committee and board meetings for this week* along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article →
Michael Anthony “Mike” Manzelli 62, of Midlothian VA, formerly Southborough MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in the early morning hours of Friday, July 17. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael Anthony Manzelli, 62
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town next week. Read the full article → from Events this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
If you missed the free fun Southborough Recreation put on last week, make sure your calendar’s marked for next week’s Block Party! (Plus, don’t forget about tonight’s outdoor concert.) Read the full article → from Final Summer Block Party on Thursday
An article in the Community Advocate yesterday focused on how much (or little) Southborough private schools contribute towards the Town’s budget. Read the full article → from CA: “Should local nonprofits do more for municipal budgets?”
I’m correcting and updating on a recent post about the Town’s Declaration of Independence. I learned that at some point, the Town located the handwritten copy from 1776. The historic document is also part of the Town’s historical records that have been digitized and uploaded for the public to access.
I’m also sharing some more interesting history from the period that was captured in the records. Read the full article → from A look at Southborough’s Handwritten Declaration of Independence (Updated)
Mr. Vinny will wow again wow kids with giant bubbles. Read the full article → from Giant bubbles at the Library – July 22
The Town asked me to alert readers to not fall prey to scammers who target applicants for municipal permits. The warning is based on a scam in which emailers notify that permits are approved and provide fraudulent payment links to proceed. Read the full article → from Town issues warning about municipal permits email scam
The WooSox is incentivizing Southborough to cheer on the Triple A home team next week. That includes supporting the Town’s scholarship fund and inviting a well-known “Hometown Hero” to make the first pitch. Read the full article → from WooSox Southborough Town Takeover next week (Updated)
Worcester-Rev. Thirburse F. Millott, 80, passed away Thursday, July 9 in the Lutheran Home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rev. Thirburse F. Millott, 80
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 next week. Read the full article → from Events this week
Apothecary Artists and Gallery is inviting artists to submit artwork to include in a juried exhibit “inspired by the beauty and vitality of native plants and native pollinators.” Read the full article → from Call for Art celebrating “Native Plants and Pollinators” ends Sunday