For over an hour last week, the Select Board discussed 21 Highland Street and listened to concerns of residents who believe that the South Union Building and property are worth retaining. Although they didn’t vote, the board agreed to form a committee for stakeholders to explore options for its use along with financial viability. Read the full article → from Select Board to form committee to explore use of 21 Highland Street
Southborough’s volunteer-run consignment shop will begin selling clothes for the fall and winter this week. Read the full article → from Bargain Box opening for fall – Thursday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Last week, community members learned that resident Whitney Beals, President of the Southborough Open Land Foundation, died on September 14th. Read the full article → from Whitney Beals’ memory honored
The New England Rugby Club will be holding free sessions for boys and girls to give no-contact Flag Rugby a try after school in Southborough this week.
The clinics are split by Grades 4-5 (at Neary School) and 6-8 (at Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Free Flag Rugby Demos for grades 4-8 this week
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
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
The Town and state are asking for help stopping an invasive pest from devastating local vegetation. Read the full article → from Spotted Lanternfly has invaded Southborough
The Southborough Garden Club partnered again with the Southborough Senior Center to have flowers delivered to homebound seniors in town. The Southborough Police Department served as the delivery service. Read the full article → from Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
Southborough Youth Basketball asked me to help spread the word. In looking at their website, I learned they are offering free clinics for those who plan to tryout — starting tonight! Read the full article → from Youth Basketball (signup & clinics)
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The project voters approved to preserve and restore the Town House is getting an upgrade over the objections of one Select Board member. Read the full article → from Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
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