On the second Tuesday evening of each month, community members can drop in to chat with two members of the board. Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Select Board Office Hours
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The week in government
Planning Board and Conservation Commission hearings, 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
Apply now to serve on new committee to research school building options for Pre-K to 8 (Updated)
On July 1st, the Select Board will consider applications for a new committee to begin work July 15th and report out by August 31st.
On July 1st, the Select Board will consider appointing applicants for 3 “at large” members of a new ad-hoc “Pre-K to 8 School Building Committee”.
This week the board approved the charge on the “revised Neary Building Committee”. The ambitious goal is for it to issue a final report to the board and community by the end of August. Read the full article → from Apply now to serve on new committee to research school building options for Pre-K to 8 (Updated)
Trottier SOS thanks 8th Grade Banquet sponsors & volunteers
Trottier 8th graders enjoyed a party inside an “Enchanted Ocean” to mark the end of their Southborough K-8 journey thanks to the SOS and the sponsors and volunteers they are publicly thanking. Read the full article → from Trottier SOS thanks 8th Grade Banquet sponsors & volunteers
Student raising money for a service trip to help build a school in Guatemala
A Southborough teen is raising funds to join a service trip to help provide an indigenous community in Guatemala with access to schooling. Read the full article → from Student raising money for a service trip to help build a school in Guatemala
Neary students exhibit their creativity through Art on the Trails
Details on this year's installation organized by the 4th & 5th grade art teacher
On Saturday, thirteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer.
One of the exhibits was the 7th annual 4th & 5th grade art student project organized by Neary School’s Art Teacher. Read the full article → from Neary students exhibit their creativity through Art on the Trails
SPD seeking driver in Monday afternoon Hit & Run
A gray Nissan Murano is alleged to have run into a trash removal collector on Pine Hill Road. Police are seeking information.
On Monday afternoon, a “waste removal worker” reported that he was hit by a passing car that kept on going. The Southborough Police issued a press release seeking information on the driver of a gray Nissan Murano. The incident took place around 1:15 pm on June 16th near 92 Pine Hill Road. Read the full article → from SPD seeking driver in Monday afternoon Hit & Run
SYFS asking people to share their “Community Needs”
The dept is urging more residents to take the survey.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from SYFS asking people to share their “Community Needs”
The week in government
Combined School Committees, Select Board (on Transfer Station fees), Regional School Committee, CPC Forum, ZBA Hearings, 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
Food Pantry asks for donations from current needs list
The Southborough Food Pantry asked me to make readers aware of their updated need for donations. Reminder — the summer is a tough time for the Pantry as school collections end but families in need are still here throughout the summer. Read the full article → from Food Pantry asks for donations from current needs list
School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote
Building Safety Reviews, Facilities Planning, Community Outreach and more
The Committee discussed addressing parents’ immediate safety concerns, better analyzing buildings’ capacity and needs, and collaborating with the Select Board on next steps for school facilities planning. Read the full article → from School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote
USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
A national newspaper covered the tragic death of Southborough native Timmy Howard. It included details meant to serve as a warning about the dangers posed by food allergies and the need for clearer labeling. Read the full article → from USA Today: Timmy Howard’s parents share details of food allergy dangers
Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Southborough is one of the towns that will field a Women’s Softball team through the program coordinated through Northborough Recreation.
The opportunity is open for adults 18 and older. According to the website, “This league is not extremely competitive, but you must have some playing experience”. Read the full article → from Sign up for Women’s Slow Pitch Summer Softball
Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)
Library wifi is working and accessible
Around 10:00 am wifi went down at my home and across a big region of Southborough. I learned from Facebook that everyone impacted is a Verizon Fios customer. Read the full article → from Verizon Fios down for a chunk of town (Updated)