The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the 5th annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. And I owe a late congrats to last year’s winner. Read the full article → from Nominations for “Library Service Distinction” deadline is March 12
Next week, the community is invited to a presentation at the Southborough Library, to learn about a serious fatal birth defect, and preventative measures. Read the full article → from Neural Tube Defect Awareness Presentation — Wednesday
There are still vacancies (and a lack of quorum) on the 21 Highland Future Use Committee. The committee is still seeking neighbors who live within a half mile, plus an at-large member. Read the full article → from Residents still needed to help study future use of South Union Building
Southborough Youth and Family Services and Southborough Rec are kicking off “International Day of Unplugging” with a special event for families. It also serves as a Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission fundraiser for summer camp scholarships. Read the full article → from Reminder: Family Costume Karaoke – Friday
Algonquin’s Girls Lacrosse team will be holding a special clinic for players in Grades K-8 next month. Registration is open, and spots are limited. Read the full article → from Youth Lacrosse Clinic run by ARHS Girls team
We are sad to announce the passing of Louie “Louise” Wong, formerly of Clermont, FL, and Southborough, MA. She died at age 97 on February 17, 2024, in Quincy, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Louie Wong, 97
Overnight, a driver delivering papers had quite a fright when their car burst into flames, right by a residence. Read the full article → from Car fire near Chestnut Hill Rd home
I received a posting for a job available at a company based in Southborough — and they are looking for candidates to apply as soon as possible.
As usual, I also added the latest NSBORO job postings for Southborough/Algonquin. Read the full article → from Job listings
Patrick Joseph Sullivan, affectionately known as Pat to his friends and family, passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 69 in Boston, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patrick J. Sullivan, 69
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 Conservation Commission is seeking a volunteer to be the Community Garden Coordinator. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteer to be Community Garden Coordinator
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
This Saturday, February 24th, is the first day that Southborough voters can vote in-person for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Read the full article → from Early Voting opens Saturday (Updated)
The Town is requesting that residents participate in the annual survey.* Topics cover quality of life, departments and resources, and priorities for what you would like to see officials focus on.
This year, the survey also includes feedback on two issues that Town officials anticipate being topics at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd — MBTA Communities Zoning** and Dispatch staffing models. To help them prepare, and to inform other budget discussions, residents are asked to take part in time for them to compile results. Read the full article → from Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th