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Sign up Tuesday morning for Senior Center programs

by Beth Melo on

I just realized this afternoon that registration for the September and October programs at the Senior Center opens at 10:00 am this Tuesday, September 8th. That’s the morning after Labor Day.

I don’t have time to get into all the details on the programs lined up for early fall. So, I’m just going to highlight a few big events and encourage seniors to check out the newsletter for the rest! Read the full article →

Former Deputy Town Clerk appointed as Interim Town Clerk

Effective October 1st, Amy Berry will act as Southborough's Town Clerk until the next election in May.

by Beth Melo on

This morning, the Select Board appointed the successor to Town Clerk Jim Hegarty when he retires on September 30th. His former Deputy Town Clerk will take the interim role until — at least — May 11th 2026. Read the full article → from Former Deputy Town Clerk appointed as Interim Town Clerk

Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Request free awareness-raising lawn signs/ribbons and participate in SYFS efforts to "encourage connection" this September.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Youth and Family Services is ramping up for Suicide Prevention Month in September.

The agency is promoting free programs to give community members tools to recognize and support others in crisis or cope with their own depression. Read the full article → from Sign up to support Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning

Board is keeping details from the public until their vote tomorrow morning.

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow morning, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint an Interim Town Clerk. At this stage the board is intentionally keeping mum about who they are considering appointing.

It sounds like the position could be for a short term temporary Clerk to bridge until a longer term interim appointment can be made. Read the full article → from Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning

AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions

The Town was advised to consult with Town Counsel about issues flagged under the rewritten zoning bylaws for the Industrial Park District and Data Centers

by Beth Melo on

On Friday, the Attorney General’s office issued its approval for zoning bylaw changes that voters approved at Annual Town Meeting.

The approval letter from an Assistant AG included several warnings to the Town about details under the changes for Industrial Park District/Data Centers that may pose legal issues. The Town was advised to consider making revisions at a future Town Meeting. Read the full article → from AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions

Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

Spots are available for the school year that kicks of September 14th.

by Beth Melo on

Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.

The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning

by Beth Melo on

In two weeks, the Planning Board will open its public hearings on easing the zoning bylaws for special permits for two-family homes. Voters will be asked to pass proposed changes at the Special Town Meeting on October 17th.

Two nights after the hearings open, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold another public forum on the bylaw changes proposed by them. Read the full article → from Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning

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