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Obituary: Owen “Jake” J. Williams, 89
Owen “Jake” J. Williams, 89, of Clinton and formerly of Southborough and Marlborough died unexpectedly but peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Owen “Jake” J. Williams, 89
Flu Clinic on Saturday – A few slots available for students
The Southborough Board of Health is holding a Flu Clinic this weekend. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic on Saturday – A few slots available for students
Tensions between TTOR and Town over access to Chestnut Hill Farm; Conservation meeting Tuesday
Earlier this week, I shared that The Trustees of Reservations is selling tickets to Fall Fun on the Farm each Sunday through early November. It appears that the Board of Selectmen are less than thrilled with the idea. Selectmen expressed concern about reduced free access to the Chestnut Hill Farm property for Southborough residents. Public access is an issue that the Conservation Commission has also flagged. Read the full article → from Tensions between TTOR and Town over access to Chestnut Hill Farm; Conservation meeting Tuesday
APTO collecting to treat ARHS teachers & staff
The APTO is bringing the Uhlman’s ice cream truck to Algonquin teachers and staff this week. They are looking for community support. Read the full article → from APTO collecting to treat ARHS teachers & staff
Collection drive for Abby’s House
A Southborough Girl Scout troop is running a collection drive for Abby’s House in Worcester. They will be collecting cleaning supplies, kitchenware supplies and more. Read the full article → from Collection drive for Abby’s House
SHS is encouraging residents to help document historic homes
The Southborough Historical Society is launching a project to document the history of houses for the next generation of homeowners . To that end, they are looking for residents to share the info they have on their old homes. Read the full article → from SHS is encouraging residents to help document historic homes
Rotary seeking “Cash for Camperships” – some donations matched by Main Street Bank today
The Rotary Club is working with Main Street Bank to maximize support for camp scholarships for Southborough residents. The support is expected to be needed more than ever in our community next summer. Read the full article → from Rotary seeking “Cash for Camperships” – some donations matched by Main Street Bank today
Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here
The annual Pumpkin Stroll won’t be held this year, but I invite you to send in pics of your creative carvings. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Stroll cancelled – send your gourd pics here
Collection drive for psychiatric patients
A Southborough resident is holding a special drive to collect clothing, books, and art supplies for Bournewood Hospital. Read the full article → from Collection drive for psychiatric patients
The week in government: BOS, Regional School Committee and more
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: BOS, Regional School Committee and more
School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
Town and school officials will study whether the Town should consider closing a school down the road. The topic prompted me to wonder how enrollment shook out this year. Read the full article → from School enrollments: Remote vs Hybrid; Town to revisit projections vs building capacity
Children of Promise Gala: A Night In, Supporting Autism
Another annual fundraiser is going virtual this fall. Rather than cancelling its Children of Promise Gala, The New England Center for Children is promoting it as an at home program. Read the full article → from Children of Promise Gala: A Night In, Supporting Autism
School Update: How Professional Development days were used
This summer, the NSBORO district took advantage of an offer by the state to substitute the first ten school days with Professional Development Days for teachers. Last night, the Combined School Committees learned how those days were used. Read the full article → from School Update: How Professional Development days were used