Summer Reading fun for kids at the Library
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
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Food Pantry is in need of donations
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
The week in government
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
Events this week
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
School Committee ordered audit of Neary investigation; Superintendent given “Exemplary” rating and salary bump
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
TaleWise bringing more science fun and adventures to the Library
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
Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)
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)
Plant Sale added to Native Pollination Preservation Garden Tour (Updated)
A sale of plants to support native pollinators has been added to this Sunday’s tour of gardens encouraging the public to view native plants and learn about the benefits of planting them at home. Read the full article → from Plant Sale added to Native Pollination Preservation Garden Tour (Updated)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Obituary: Dr. Charles E. “Ovid” Fraser, 97 (Updated)
Dr. Charles Edward Ovid Fraser, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 97 Read the full article → from Obituary: Dr. Charles E. “Ovid” Fraser, 97 (Updated)
Select Board votes not to reappoint two longtime volunteers to SHOPC and CPC (Updated)
On Tuesday night, the Select Board voted against two of the members of Town committees whose terms expire at the end of this month. They opposed reappointing Doriann Jasinski to the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) and Kristin LaVault to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
The unanimous vote against LaVault was made without first allowing public feedback. Read the full article → from Select Board votes not to reappoint two longtime volunteers to SHOPC and CPC (Updated)
Obituary: Richard Paul Watkins, 62
Richard Paul Watkins, fondly known as Rick to his family and friends, went to heaven on June 10, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital, with his family by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard Paul Watkins, 62
Break-in on Mt. Vickery in daylight through 1st floor window (Updated)
Police are looking for information on men captured on security videos during a break-in at a Southborough home yesterday afternoon. The news also serves as a warning to secure homes even in the middle of the day. Read the full article → from Break-in on Mt. Vickery in daylight through 1st floor window (Updated)
911 is down! For emergencies call police directly (Updated)
The Southborough Police Department posted to Facebook this afternoon news that “The state is currently experiencing a major 9-1-1 outage.” Read the full article → from 911 is down! For emergencies call police directly (Updated)