Last month, the Select Board gave the Southborough Fire Chief the greenlight to launch a Jr. Fire Academy for teens ages 14-18. Read the full article → from SFD working to develop Jr. Fire Academy
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Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
Celebrating 10 years of researching and "restoring" at-risk pollinators through the Beecology native plant garden
For ten years, a pollinator garden at Breakneck Hill has served as a “Beecology” research site for “how creating functional pollination systems can help preserve biodiversity.”
This Saturday, the Open Space Preservation Commission and Stewardship Committee are celebrating the milestone by inviting the public to tour the garden and learn about the “significant gains in populations of at-risk pollinators. Read the full article → from Biodiversity Through Pollination Garden Tour — Saturday
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board office hours, 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 (Updated)
Obituary: Josephine Pessini, 93
Josephine M. Pessini, 93, of Fayville, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Josephine Pessini, 93
Obituary: Charles Edward Gobron
Charles E. Gobron, 81, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Edward Gobron
Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st
If you’re looking for something to do in town during daylight hours (alone or with family/friends), this month is a great time to explore the trails at Beals Preserve. I’m sharing an update, with a focus on organizers’ annual Call for Poetry. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails beckons; Inspired poetry due July 31st
Obituary: Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson, 93
It is with deep sorrow and eternal love that we honor the passing of Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson from Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Chester “Chet” Fredrick Jacobson, 93
Appointments made to new, expanded PreK-8 building committee
The Select Board appointed five "At Large" members, and most representative members. Only one is a holdover from the Neary Building Committee.
Last night, the majority of the Select Board voted to appoint five “at-large” members to the PreK-8 School Building Committee.
At this point 8 of 9 seats have been appointed (and there’s news on who won’t be continuing in the 9th seat). While critics of the new process didn’t entirely get their way, it appears there will be almost no overlap with the prior committee. Read the full article → from Appointments made to new, expanded PreK-8 building committee
NSBORO Schools Leadership Updates
Superintendent rated "Exemplary" again; Student Support Services Director appointed
The Community Advocate covered the Superintendent’s Performance Review discussion and raise. While I’m sharing that story, I’ll also update on the appointment of a new Director for Student Support Services. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools Leadership Updates
Diaper Drive for Worcester Area Mission
The Southborough Library is promoting a collection drive organized by a community member to support families through the Worcester Area Mission Society. Read the full article → from Diaper Drive for Worcester Area Mission
ARHS’ Miles Lipka wins 2nd national track event (Updated)
I thought I was done reporting on Algonquin sports for the season. But I forgot about one more big competition scheduled for late June — the national Outdoor Track & Field high school championships.
This summer, following his graduation as a member of ARHS Class of 2025, Titans team member Miles Lipka scored another big win. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Miles Lipka wins 2nd national track event (Updated)
Obituary: Brian P. Keville, 53
Brian Patrick Keville, 53, of Southborough and formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on June 24, 2025, after a courageous six-month battle with illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Brian P. Keville, 53
Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. Now they are promoting a deal to offer discounts for group orders. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
The week in government
21 Highland Future Use Committee Meeting, Select Board on appointments to Pre-K to 8 School Building 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