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
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
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
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
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
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
Last week, the Select Board voted to have the Historical Commission oversee details of a new memorial to be installed at the Old Burial Ground. Read the full article → from New memorial for American Revolution veterans to be installed (Updated)
Chestnut Hill Farm is promoting field trip programs for preK-5th graders, homeschoolers, and youth groups this school year. Read the full article → from Book a field trip at Chestnut Hill Farm
Southborough Police shared another update on Parkerville Road construction impacts for school pickups and drop-offs. Read the full article → from Parkerville paving update
Last week was the scheduled season start for most fall varsity sports. The results were better for some Algonquin Titans teams than others. 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
It has been years since the curtains went down on community theater groups in the boroughs. Now a new organization looking to raise them with a production in Westborough this fall. They are inviting Southborough residents to audition. Read the full article → from Audition for Broadway themed musical revue
The Town is seeking public input on a significant zoning change to be voted on in the spring. Read the full article → from Info Sessions on zoning for denser housing
To entice local business members to attend a networking event, Rotary and the EDC are throwing in a sweetener — free ice cream. Read the full article → from Businesses are invited to enjoy “The Inside Scoop”