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 →
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
This afternoon, a power outage is impacting about 100 customers in the area of Latisquama Road and the neighborhood behind it. The outage is caused by utility wires that caught fire. Read the full article → from Electric Wire fire on Latisquama causing area power outage
The day before school gets out for summer, the Southborough Library is holding an early celebration for 12–18 year olds. Read the full article → from Party for 12-18 year olds — Wednesday
This spring, the Community Advocate published stories about four members of the Southborough community. Today, I’m sharing those stories. Read the full article → from CA profiles of community members
Wendy Willman, 57, a longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at home, following a 14-month battle with leukemia. Read the full article → from Obituary: Wendy Ann Willman, 57
The Southborough Library is continuing to offer the virtual author talk series. Most are targeted to adults, but a talk this Thursday evening is geared to kids in grades K–3, and one next month features a young adult author. Read the full article → from Virtual Author Talks through August
An author/illustrator will work with children at the Southborough Library again this spring to help them express themselves with ink. Read the full article → from Free “Self-Care Comics Camp” for grades 2-8
Recreation is offering pickleball and tennis classes for adults this summer. Read the full article → from Register soon for Summer Pickleball (Lessons or Play) and/or Tennis Lessons
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”
The next time you pop into the Southborough Library, you can take part in one of the fundraisers to support programs and resources you value. Read the full article → from Friends of Library Basket Raffle & Greeting Card fundraisers
For families looking for a more flexible schedule this summer than weekly camps, Southborough Extended Day has a “Summer Fun Club” that is worth checking out. Read the full article → from Southborough Extended Day Program moving to Finn this summer
After a car crashed into a southside home on Sunday, police arrested the driver and passenger on related charges. Read the full article → from SPD arrests teen driver who was allegedly drunk when he hit a Southborough home
Whether you’re a fan of astronomy, astrology, or wishing upon a star — make a plan to head to Trottier’s outdoor track tonight, Monday, June 15th. The community is invited to participate in stargazing.
And, fortunately, the forecast seems to be for favorable conditions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Community Stargazing is Tonight