My Southborough reader Joann has been following the progress of the Southborough District 11 baseball team this summer, and sent in this update about the team’s impressive 11-1 season, which so far includes two tournament championships. Read the full article → from Southborough 11-year-olds capture two baseball tournament championships
Thursdays are movie days at the Southborough Library. Each Thursday this summer a different family movie will be screened, complete with popcorn and juice. Read the full article → from Family movies at the Southborough Library on Thursdays this summer
The Southborough Democratic Town Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 18, and the topic will be youth engagement. Several elected officials, including Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Carolyn Dykema, and Westborough Selectman Tim Dodd, will be there to participate in the discussion. Read the full article → from Democratic Town Committee to talk youth engagement at monthly meeting
CSX told Westborough selectmen last night about the safety measures it will install at its proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road. They also provided more detail on the types of material that will be handled at the site, which is located not far from the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX details safety measures at proposed Westborough facility
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (7/5 – 7/11)
Two dancers from Southborough, Kayla Dantz and Joli Dantz, competed in a national rhythm dance competition last month as part of a team from Westborough’s Rhythm Dance Company. Read the full article → from Southborough sisters compete in national rhythm dance competition
Repaving work on Southville Road has resumed this week after several weeks of delay. Crews are out there today working on the roadway, and will be for the next few weeks. Read the full article → from Southville Road repaving back on track after delay
It’s a big year for the Southborough Library as they get ready to celebrate 100 years in their building on Main Street. As part of the celebration, they’re hosting an essay and art contest for kids ages four through 18. Read the full article → from Deadline for Southborough Library essay and art contest is Friday
Just over a year ago, land conservation organization The Trustees of Reservations took over ownership of Chestnut Hill Farm from the Beals family. According to a press release issued at the time, The Trustees have some long-term plans for the property – community supported agriculture, anyone? – but in the meantime their focus is maintaining the property and its trails. Read the full article → from Annual Chestnut Hill Farm work day on Saturday
More than 400 athletes took part in yesterday’s third annual Marlborough Triathlon, among them five from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough residents take part in third annual Marlborough Triathlon
The Southborough Library is hosting two events on Tuesday that the kids are sure to enjoy. Read the full article → from Wordly crafts and wizards at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
Staffing changes at the Southborough Police Department continued this month as selectmen approved the hiring of three new police officers to replace three who left earlier this year. Read the full article → from Southborough welcomes three new police officers
CSX will go before the Board of Selectmen in Westborough tomorrow to continue the discussion about their proposed Transflo chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)