Judith A. (DiGeronimo) McCarthy of Southborough passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 20, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Judith A. (DiGeronimo) McCarthy
Obituary: Judith A. (DiGeronimo) McCarthy
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Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
A free service founded by St. Mark's students is seeking more volunteers to help refugees from Ukraine improve their English speaking skills
Last fall, a group of students* from St. Mark’s School founded an organization to help refugees from Ukraine. Their specific focus is helping those with poor English communication skills.
Currently, the group has more students in need of help than volunteers to help them. They asked me to reach out to readers with a call for help. Read the full article → from Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
Yesterday, the Community Advocate posted a story that included and interview with a Southborough violinist. The Algonquin junior is a member of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) that performed in a European tour this summer. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough violinist performed in BPYO’s European tour
The week in government
ZBA hearings on 120 Turnpike Rd & court status of Park Central; Conservation Commission; 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
School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
2-year student relocation plan, upcoming critical vote on which version of the building project to pursue, and more.
For parents, neighbors, and taxpayers interested in weighing in on the big project, August 12th is a key date worth marking in your calendars. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Save the Date for August 12th
Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
Earlier this summer, I shared news on the installation of this year’s Art on the Trails exhibit at the Beals Preserve. That included a note that organizers would again be calling on poets to take inspiration in the exhibit. The deadline is one week from today, so I’m highlighting that aspect of this summer’s exhibit. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails poems due July 31st
Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
I missed some big news earlier this month about a resident who is credited with saving a life at a big Little League game. Read the full article → from Southborough mother honored for saving life at Little League playoffs (Updated)
Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
Bus transportation survey deadline extended to this Friday.
The Southborough public schools are working on another plan to revamp school bus routes. This time the focus is on shortening the ride times for elementary school students. Read the full article → from Southborough working to shorten young students’ bus trips
Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is looking for helpers to pitch in with volunteer work this summer. Volunteers will help with work that includes maintaining their trails. Read the full article → from Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
The week in government
Planning Board; Board of Health, School Committee, & Neary Building Committee on Lundblad field monitoring; 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
Obituary: James “Jed” Watters, 82
Jed Watters died with his family by his side on July 13th after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: James “Jed” Watters, 82
40B Updates
Potential townhouse compromise at 250 Turnpike Rd, latest on 120 Turnpike compromise, and hearing delayed to July 31st for Park Central as court case continues its discovery phase.
While one developer is battling over a controversial 40B project in court and a negotiated agreement abutters say he has violated, another appears to be making headway in negotiating compromises with opponents to his two proposed 40Bs. Read the full article → from 40B Updates
Obituary: Elaine Ann (Cucura) Davidson, 83
Elaine Ann Davidson, 83, of Southborough, died Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at Marlborough Hospital, Marlborough, Ma. Elaine was married to Dr. Bruce Davidson, of Southborough, Ma, her partner of over 50 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine Ann (Cucura) Davidson, 83
Trail Blazers update & invite for active seniors
The Senior Center's group is sharing news on its recent tour of St. Mark's School and inviting more seniors to join them for future activity planning and outings.
The nationally recognized group of active seniors asked me to share news with photos from their most recent outing and an invitation for future members to join them on upcoming trips. Read the full article → from Trail Blazers update & invite for active seniors