Beth Melo, Author at My Southborough

Sign kids up to “Build a Watershed Model” — Thursday at the Library

on July 18, 2025

Next week, the Mass Dept of Conservation and Recreation is holding another special program at the Southborough Library. The workshop for kids is suggested for ages 6 years and older. Pre-registration is required.

It’s one of three educational programs the library is offering this summer in partnership with DCR’s Division of Water Supply. Read the full article → from Sign kids up to “Build a Watershed Model” — Thursday at the Library

Wastewater Study Update

on July 17, 2025

The Wastewater Study Committee has been digging into cost-effective ways to provide wastewater treatment to properties in the highway corridor. Here is an update on their efforts. Read the full article → from Wastewater Study Update

On the market this week in Southborough

on July 17, 2025

What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough

Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley

on July 17, 2025

The Southborough Summer Concert Series are always “family friendly”. But the next act was specifically chosen to entertain families with young children. Read the full article → from Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley

WBZ spotlights Art on the Trails

on July 17, 2025

CBS News Boston’s morning anchor Chris Tanaka visited Southborough this summer to tour Art on the Trails. The “It Happens Here” piece aired this morning on WBZ Channel 4. Read the full article → from WBZ spotlights Art on the Trails

Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel

on July 16, 2025

This past winter, a developer purchased about 30 acres of the old Dell/EMC property parcels off of Route 9. Now they are seeking to work with the Town on zoning changes to allow an economically viable project that fits with the community’s vision. Read the full article → from Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel

Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello

on July 16, 2025

Above: A fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is in honor of a late resident who died too young. (images left contributed) A former resident asked to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of Southborough’s Connor Costello, who died last fall. Read the full article → from Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello

Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”

on July 16, 2025

Last night, the Recreation Department and Southborough Select Board commended an employee for properly responding to a child who appeared to be choking at summer camp.

Southborough’s Erin Navaroli, the summer camp’s Asst Director, received a citation from the Select Board for her actions. Read the full article → from Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”

Special Town Meeting moving up a week this fall

on July 16, 2025

Previously, I posted that a Special Town Meeting was tentatively scheduled for early November. Last night, the Select Board voted to reschedule the date. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moving up a week this fall

Pumpernickel Puppets at the Library on Tuesday

on July 16, 2025

The Southborough Library is bringing back the Pumpernickel Puppets to entertain kids. Read the full article → from Pumpernickel Puppets at the Library on Tuesday

Oil painting exhibit at the library

on July 15, 2025

The Southborough Library is exhibiting another local artist this summer. The latest display is of oil paintings by Southborough resident Amanda Oakleaf.

The works will remain up through the end of September. Read the full article → from Oil painting exhibit at the library

DPW Roads Update

on July 15, 2025

Earlier this month, the Select Board got an update on road projects in town. I’m sharing details on the near term and long term plans for roads, sidewalks, and even crosswalk beacons. Read the full article → from DPW Roads Update

Summer Concert with Free Ice Cream — Wednesday

on July 15, 2025

The Rampage Trio will kickoff the first Southborough Summer Concert this season.

To really make the event a party, the audience for the first concert will be treated to free scoops of Ice Cream! Read the full article → from Summer Concert with Free Ice Cream — Wednesday

DPW email notifies Water users of overcharges

on July 14, 2025

Recently, the Town notified Southborough water users about an accidental overcharge on the most recent bill. The notice instructed users to pay the bills in full (as overcharged) for the August 1st deadline.

Discrepancies will be deducted from the next bill. Read the full article → from DPW email notifies Water users of overcharges

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Author: Beth Melo

Posts by Beth Melo

Sign kids up to “Build a Watershed Model” — Thursday at the Library

Wastewater Study Update

On the market this week in Southborough

Kids concert on Wednesday with Stacey Peasley

WBZ spotlights Art on the Trails

Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel

Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello

Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”

Special Town Meeting moving up a week this fall

Pumpernickel Puppets at the Library on Tuesday

Oil painting exhibit at the library

DPW Roads Update

Summer Concert with Free Ice Cream — Wednesday

DPW email notifies Water users of overcharges