Above: Rec is offering weekly Pickleball lessons at the Finn/Mooney courts. (images of cropped flyer and photo from Rec Facebook page)
Southborough Rec is promoting two levels of outdoor Pickleball lessons for beginners starting next week — Beginner 1 for newbies and Beginner 2 for those who already know the ropes but need help with their skills. Read the full article →
Today, the SPD introduced the new JDP Clinician who will be working part-time with officers to “to help people in mental health crisis get the assistance they need, and not direct them unnecessarily into the Criminal Justice System”. Read the full article → from SPD introduces new Co-Response Clinician
It’s time to save the dates for this summer’s free concert series. Read the full article → from 2024 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
A Southborough teen is offering free tennis lessons for kids on weeknight evenings this summer. Read the full article → from Free tennis lessons for kids ages 6-12 yrs old
Southborough Youth and Family Services partnered with the Southborough Library and Southborough Safe Spaces to bring to put on a special photo exhibit in honor of Pride month. Read the full article → from Voices Carry exhibit reception – Thursday night
Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is asking residents to complete a survey, stressing “your input is invaluable”. ( Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural Arts Community Survey & Call for Volunteers
Last week was the launch of the Southborough Library’s Summer Reading program. Read the full article → from Summer Reading fun for kids at the Library
From January to March of 2024, the Southborough Police Department issued 1,022 speeding citations. Many residents are wondering if that is enough to protect the roadways. Read the full article → from Residents voice concern over speeding (Updated)
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry is in need of donations
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
Last week, the School Committee agreed to have an audit conducted of the investigation into the actions of a Neary teacher and Principal.
The committee did not agree to put the NSBORO Superintendent on suspension. And the following night, the combined school committees discussed their evaluation of his “exemplary” performance and approved his contract for the coming school year with a 3% pay increase. Read the full article → from School Committee ordered audit of Neary investigation; Superintendent given “Exemplary” rating and salary bump
As part of their Summer Reading program, the Southborough Library is inviting children to be entertained (and educated) by TaleWise again next week. Read the full article → from TaleWise bringing more science fun and adventures to the Library
I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)