Southborough’s annual election is five days from today. I’m reminding readers of the details and sharing links to the information they need for deciding between five candidates running for 3 seats on our ballot. Read the full article → from Town Election is Tuesday: Info on who is seeking your votes (Updated)
There has been a lot of talk about potential big building projects on the horizon. But the Town has already approved smaller facilities projects that are successfully wrapping up. Here’s an update on those. Read the full article → from Progress on Town Building Projects
Community members showed up to support the Grand Opening for a business owned by partners who grew up in Southborough. Read the full article → from New downtown business builds on owners’ community ties (Updated)
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
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
Christopher M. Whitman, 76, of Marlborough and formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher M. Whitman, 76
Now that the restoration work made possible by Southborough CPA funds is complete, the church is inviting the community to a celebration this week to rededicate the historic tower. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church Clock and Bell Tower Dedication – Thursday (Updated)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Joe Palmer for Select Board
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is next week. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
Last spring, a case between residents and the Town and a former Select Board member resulted in national headlines. Last week the Telegram ran an update on the case, Barron v. Kolenda, after the Secretary of State’s office issued a letter ordering the Town to respond to a related records request.
I’m sharing that update with further details. Read the full article → from Dispute over subpoenaed Town records in Barron v. Kolenda
FSYC is asking the community to turnout for their shopping fundraiser at the Community House the week before Mother’s Day, this year with more attractions. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Shop with a Purpose” this Sunday
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses
The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Donate Blood Tomorrow (Thurs) at the Blood Mobile
Southborough Youth & Family Services is inviting the public to a humorous, motivational talk on “The Power of The Positive” in less than two weeks. Unlike most of their programs, this one requires purchasing tickets in advance for the limited seat event. Read the full article → from Buy tickets for a “Positive” night of “Humor and Motivation”