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Art on the Trails closing ceremony — Sunday

The annual poetry walk to close out the exhibit coming up in a month.

by Beth Melo on

If you haven’t walked Art on the Trails yet this summer, this is a gorgeous week to explore it. If you already enjoyed the experience, or you’re a big fan of poetry, you may want to mark your calendars for the annual closing ceremony. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails closing ceremony — Sunday

Affordable Housing Trust to discuss Atwood Parcel at Thursday morning meeting

by Beth Melo on

In a prior post, I shared news about the Affordable Housing Trust’s offer to purchase a Town-owned 1.8 acre parcel on Atwood Street. I had noted while the agenda for tomorrow didn’t specify that topic, it might be open for discussion under the more generic agenda items. This morning, I learned of two changes. The most important is that the meeting was moved up from the original schedule. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Trust to discuss Atwood Parcel at Thursday morning meeting

Annual volunteer-run Robotics camp, founded by Southborough brothers

by Beth Melo on

This summer over 30 area children entering grades 2–9 took part in a Summer Robotics Camp. For the third straight summer, the camp was held at Algonquin Regional High School. The unusual twist, is that the organization running the camp was organized by three young Southborough brothers. Read the full article → from Annual volunteer-run Robotics camp, founded by Southborough brothers

Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello

Friends thank community for supporting the Suicide Prevention fundraiser in the memory of a late Southborough resident

by Beth Melo on

This summer, I shared a former resident used this blog to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of his late friend — Southborough’s Connor Costello. He asked me to share a thank you to those who supported the successful effort. Read the full article → from Successful Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello

CPC seeking CPA applications by Monday, plus info for 5 year plans

If you want Community Preservation Act funding for a project to be approved at Annual Town Meeting, apply by 9/15. And if you're thinking about seeking funding within the next five years, now is the time to help the CPC plan ahead.

by Beth Melo on

The Chair of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) asked me to share an announcement with readers. It reminded that the deadline is looming to apply for funding in the fiscal year July 2026–June 2027. Read the full article → from CPC seeking CPA applications by Monday, plus info for 5 year plans

The week in government (Updated)

Planning discussions & hearings on proposed zoning changes; School Committee on school roofs, tasks, inspections, & environmental assessments; Affordable Housing Trust on Atwood Water Tower parcel, and proposed zoning changes

by Beth Melo on

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 (Updated)

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