Above: A peek at some of this week’s highlights (images cropped from flyers and Facebook)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town next 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
I’m sharing some news, and related history, that I wish I’d had in time to share last week. But for those still in the mood to celebrate the semiquincentennial . . Read the full article → from Town gifted handprinted replica of Declaration of Independence (Updated-Again)
Yesterday, the T&G reported that Eathan Renteria — the victim of an April 2024 deadly shooting in Worcester — had graduated from Algonquin Regional High School less than a year prior. (His link to Algonquin doesn’t appear to have been publicly reported at the time.)
The Telegram reports that two men have been indicted for the murder. Read the full article → from Two men charged with murdering ARHS Class of ’23 alum in 2024