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Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection

Patrons can borrow telescopes, games, puzzles, kids' activity kits, traveling chess kits, gardening kits, ukuleles, and more from the Southborough Library

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Above: Some of the items patrons can check out of the Southborough Library include fun, educational and practical resources.

For those looking for more ways to enjoy their time this summer (alone, with friends, or with family) — this is my annual post covering the “More than Books” circulating collection at the Southborough Library. Most of you probably realize that you can borrow DVDs, CDs, video games, and museum passes. But you may not be aware of the other other fun or practical items they lend out to the public.

Items can even help introduce new hobbies for kids and adults. Read the full article →

SFD honors firefighters for recent actions

One firefighter received a Cross for heroism, and others were awarded Unit Citations for their responses to recent emergencies

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Last night, the Southborough Fire Chief publicly honored members of his department for their rescue efforts during emergencies that made recent headlines. 

SFD’s William Kipp was awarded a Firefighter Cross, and was among both groups of firefighters to receive Unit Citations. Read the full article → from SFD honors firefighters for recent actions

Summer Block Party on Thursday

A Green Monster visit is one of the highlights planned for the family-fun party with music and games

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If listening to the downpour out your window is bringing you down — try to focus on sunny thoughts about this Thursday night. That’s when Southborough Recreation will put on the first of its Summer Block parties. Fortunately, the forecast is pretty good for it. Read the full article → from Summer Block Party on Thursday

Select Board’s goals for this year (FY27)

Prioritized efforts to streamline government, grapple with school buildings, improve financial planning, reevaluate the EDC, look at potential disposition of municipal properties, and much more

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I’m overdue in sharing the goals that the Select Board has posted for the year. These are the tasks that members are prioritizing to accomplish (or at least make progress on) before the end of next June. They include continued efforts for better “Financial Planning”, and “Community Engagement, Transparency & Communications”. The board will continue Read the full article → from Select Board’s goals for this year (FY27)

More specialty camps & sports clinics (Updated)

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We’re in the second full week of public school vacation. For parents that still haven’t finalized camp plans, you may be running out of time to book weeks that work for your family this summer.

So, I’m highlighting more options in town or connected to Algonquin, and reminding of the camp options that I already shared. Read the full article → from More specialty camps & sports clinics (Updated)

SYFS relocating to historic Flagg School building

Southborough Youth & Family Services is again moving from one historic building to another.

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Southborough Youth & Family Services (SYFS) is moving from one historic, former school building in town, to another even older historic school building. The move is part of a shuffling use for the Town’s historic buildings. Read the full article → from SYFS relocating to historic Flagg School building

BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks

Testing found positive sample in Southborough mosquitos, but the town (and whole state) are still considered "low risk". Spraying was conducted by truck in section of town on July 1st.

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On Monday, the Board of Health announced that a sample of mosquitos from Southborough were tested positive for West Nile Virus. (The mosquitos were apparently collected last Friday, June 26th.) 

Our town was the fifth Massachusetts towns to have positive findings this summer. But the entire commonwealth is still designated by health officials as “low risk” for contracting the arbovirus. (At this point, there have been no human, or even animal, cases reported in the state.)  Read the full article → from BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks

Check out discounts to museums and parks

The Library offers passes for discount/free admission to many indoor and outdoor venues. Most are open on the 4th. (But you may need to pick up a pass by tonight.)

by Beth Melo on

Occasionally, I like to remind readers of all the great museums and parks that the Southborough Library offers discount admission to. The passes are available to anyone with a library card.

Summer is an especially great time to take advantage of the options. And given the extreme heat forecast to continue through Saturday night, many of the indoor ones can be great options for 4th of July fun or celebrating the nation’s history. I took a look and I was surprised to discover that most are open for regular hours over the holiday weekend. Read the full article → from Check out discounts to museums and parks

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