This morning the Southborough Police and Town posted an alert that Fisher Road is closed due to an accident Read the full article → from Alert: Fisher Rd temporarily closed
Alert: Fisher Rd temporarily closed
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Got talent? Audition to show it off
The Annual Rotary Talent Show at Trottier Middle School is back this year. Residents in grades 5 and older are invited to try out.
This fun annual event features 4th graders through adults performing acts of all types. Read the full article → from Got talent? Audition to show it off
Job listings
Part-time Admin for Recreation, Trottier English Teacher, School Psychologist, and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
2023 Marathon: Kristen O’Rourke for Wildflower
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2023 Marathon: Kristen O’Rourke for Wildflower
Go the Distance Awards 2023
Nominate honorees by April 14th & Mark the Date for NSPAC's May 11th Ceremony
It’s time to nominate those who have gone the distance for your children over the past year. Read the full article → from Go the Distance Awards 2023
Letter: Select Board shouldn’t wait to withdraw from Dispatch IMA (Updated)
This letter to the editor from residents Bonnie Phaneuf and John Butler to publicly urges the Select Board “not delay in honoring the nearly unanimous request of Town Meeting that the Town withdraw from the current IMA agreement” for the regional dispatch center in Westborough. Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board shouldn’t wait to withdraw from Dispatch IMA (Updated)
Obituary: Maryjayne (Pessini) Carey, 69
Maryjayne (Pessini) Carey, Of Southborough, Died Sunday, April 3, 2023, at her home in Southborough. She was the devoted wife of John J. Carey for 31 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maryjayne (Pessini) Carey, 69
2023 Marathon: Peng Yin for Michael Lisnow Respite Center
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2023 Marathon: Peng Yin for Michael Lisnow Respite Center
42nd Annual Senior Conference (Updated)
Free services, workshops, food, and door prizes are offered at the annual regional conference for seniors.
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by state officials. This spring, the conference will be back in-person for the first time since 2019. Read the full article → from 42nd Annual Senior Conference (Updated)
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
The week in government
Planning Board 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
Police launching Body Cams
Monday will be the first day of a test period for officers wearing a/v recording devices. Here are the details on the launch and policies about when and how officers will use them.
The Southborough Police Department’s Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) are in, staff trained, and officers will begin donning the devices on Monday. For the first 30 days, the program will be in a test period to allow the department to work through any glitches.
For some members of the public, this may be welcome news. But since some readers might be concerned about privacy issues and rights, I’m sharing the SPD’s official policy on how cameras and footage will be used. Read the full article → from Police launching Body Cams
Obituary: Robert William Donaldson, 68
Robert William Donaldson, 68, of Southborough, Massachusetts and Wantagh, New York, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Marlborough Hospital in Marlborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert William Donaldson, 68
New Building Commissioner hired
This morning, the Select Board voted to approve hiring a Building Commissioner to fill the position vacant since March 3rd. Casey Burlingame is expected to start work on April 24th. Read the full article → from New Building Commissioner hired