Usually on Mondays, I post the latest on Algonquin sports. But since this is spring tryouts week, I’m instead taking the time to roundup other news related to Southborough resident/native athletes. Read the full article → from Resident/Native Sports Roundup
This letter to the editor from the Southborough Police and Fire Chiefs explains why they “strongly support the transition to a Regional Emergency Communications Center”. Read the full article → from Letter: Fire and Police Chief on Regionalizing Public Safety Dispatch
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
One league is seeking Southborough adults ages 50+ for a regional slow pitch softball league. Another welcomes men ages 18+ to join a Southborough softball league. Read the full article → from Register for Senior’s or Men’s Softball leagues
Break out your paddles! The Pickleball courts that opened last year at Mooney will reopen for the season in a few days.
In preparation, Rec is promoting the rules for court use. Read the full article → from Mooney Pickleball Courts reopen Monday
This letter to the editor from resident David Parry lays out his “Five reasons” to vote against the Select Board’s Town Meeting Articles related to a land swap with St. Mark’s School, road closure and park. Read the full article → from Letter: Vote No on Articles 12 & 13
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available
It may not look great right now, but the Town’s Golf Course Committee is projecting the Southborough Golf Club will be ready to open by April 1st. Read the full article → from Get ready to golf
This morning, WBZ News covered the “Women’s Empowerment” exhibit featuring a Southborough artist and some resident subjects. The report added a detail about fundraising to benefit Dignity Matters. Read the full article → from Update on Women’s Empowerment Exhibit
This letter to the editor is from Co-chairs of the Algonquin Athletic Complex Committee explains the “GonkPlex” project to enhance the school’s outdoor athletic facilities and asks voters to support the Articles at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene in ten days to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
For anyone who is new to Town Meeting (or looking for clarification on process), the Town Moderator is holding two Info Sessions this week, starting tonight. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 25
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
he regional program that absorbed Southborough’s youth rugby program is recruiting for players this spring with training kicking off later this month. Read the full article → from Time to register for spring Rugby
Southborough’s Friends of Council on Aging are asking the community to support their fundraiser. 50% of the sales from flower bulbs will benefit the non-profit that benefits activities and amenities for seniors. Read the full article → from Friends of COA’s Spring Bulb Sale