The Town and state are asking for help stopping an invasive pest from devastating local vegetation. Read the full article → from Spotted Lanternfly has invaded Southborough
Spotted Lanternfly has invaded Southborough
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Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
The Southborough Garden Club partnered again with the Southborough Senior Center to have flowers delivered to homebound seniors in town. The Southborough Police Department served as the delivery service. Read the full article → from Delivering cheer to homebound seniors
Youth Basketball (signup & clinics)
Free Clinics this week & Register this month for Travel (and by Halloween for Town).
Southborough Youth Basketball asked me to help spread the word. In looking at their website, I learned they are offering free clinics for those who plan to tryout — starting tonight! Read the full article → from Youth Basketball (signup & clinics)
The week in sports
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
Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
The project voters approved to preserve and restore the Town House is getting an upgrade over the objections of one Select Board member. Read the full article → from Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
The week in government
Planning hearings (including site plan for St. Mark’s School Parking lot at St. Mark's St); 21 Highland St discussions; Select Board on Car License hearings and Tree Policy; Combined and Regional School Committee meetings; 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
Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union
Residents want a working group that includes neighbors to explore uses of 21 Highland Street before any decisions are made.
Yesterday afternoon, I finally found the time to post a recap of the Select Board’s discussion on September 5th about the future of 21 Highland Street. Unbeknownst to me, earlier that morning, 130 residents submitted a petition to the the Select Board seeking to stop the sale of the property. Today, a member of the Select Board publicly responded via Letter to the Editor. Read the full article → from Petition to “Stop Sale” of South Union
Letter: Response to “Petition to Stop the Sale of 21 Highland Street”
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton (a member of the Select Board) publicly responding to a petition received by the board. Read the full article → from Letter: Response to “Petition to Stop the Sale of 21 Highland Street”
“Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
The Neighborhood Support Team also shared an update on the success of their last initiative, helping a family of refugees from Aftghanistan.
Southborough volunteers are asking for donations to help a Ukrainian refugee family. I’m also sharing their update on the family from Afghanistan that found its footing in America thanks to the same volunteers. (Plus, a quick follow up on the situation this summer when the state briefly sheltered a group of families in town.) Read the full article → from “Team Odessa” raising funds for refugee family relocating here from Ukraine
Select Board to pursue South Union use Feasibility Study
Last week, the board discussed options, including selling or demolishing the historically significant but energy inefficient South Union building. Read the full article → from Select Board to pursue South Union use Feasibility Study
MiniSports classes for 3-6 yr olds
Starting this weekend, Southborough Recreation is bringing back FAST Athletics to lead its PreK sports programs. Read the full article → from MiniSports classes for 3-6 yr olds
Heritage Day 2023 is coming soon
Save the Date and sign up for a booth on the field.
Southborough’s annual community festival and parade is less than four weeks away — Monday, October 9th.
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2023 is coming soon
Town Tree Policy may be revised on Tuesday
On September 19th, the Select Board will discuss potential changes to the Town’s posted policy for removal, trimming, and replacement of Public Shade Trees. Read the full article → from Town Tree Policy may be revised on Tuesday
Obituary: Ruth W. Bloch, 96
The family of Ruth Ward Bloch, 96, of Southborough, Mass. sadly announces her passing on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ruth W. Bloch, 96