November 2016

Walgreens holding Get a Shot. Give a Shot. vaccination program

November 30, 2016 04:30:00 PM
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The Town of Southborough is holding a flu vaccine clinic for residents 12 years and older.

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Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

November 30, 2016 02:30:00 PM
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The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers.

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Senator Eldridge arrested as part of yesterday’s disruption protests for higher wages

November 30, 2016 11:15:33 AM
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Southborough Wicked Local shared yesterday that our State Senator James Eldridge was arrested.

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Kids’s snowman craft at the Library – Dec 6

November 30, 2016 09:20:23 AM
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Next Tuesday, the Southborough Library is hosting another free craft for kids 4-8 years old (and siblings).

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Girl Scout sing-a-long and toy drive this Friday night

November 30, 2016 07:30:14 AM
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The Girl Scouts will hold their traditional holiday sing-a-long this Friday.

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Santa Day: New entertainment; pre-purchasing tickets, accomodating special needs, and more (Updated)

November 29, 2016 04:30:00 PM
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Santa Day organizers have contacted me to share some exciting changes for this year’s event.

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Friends of the Southborough library Christmas Sale – Saturday, December 3

November 29, 2016 02:20:47 PM
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The Friends of the Southborough Library will host a Christmas Sale on Saturday, December 3 at the library. Pick up some great gifts for the book-lovers on your list, or maybe a few for yourself.

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Digital Billboard Use Variance: Controversy over offered funding; Opposition speaking out; ZBA Hearing postponed to Dec 14

November 29, 2016 11:28:33 AM

The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 14. The related hearing at the Planning Board is also postponed.

In the meantime – Some opponents are questioning the ethics of the project proponent’s offer to help fund Town organizations through the billboard. The proponent reached out to me to defend his integrity. And the attorney for one opponent is questioning whether the application even fits the definition of Use Variance.

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Holiday Giving in Southborough

November 29, 2016 09:30:50 AM
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I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections that community organizations have asked me to promote this holiday season.

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Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)

November 29, 2016 07:30:14 AM
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Two eleven year old hometown girls founded their own charity this year.

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The week in government: Conservation Commission on Main St project and Park Central

November 28, 2016 02:07:16 PM
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A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas.

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This week in sports: Winter sports getting a pre-season start

November 28, 2016 11:30:10 AM

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports.

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Events this week: Christmas sales and celebrations

November 28, 2016 09:31:40 AM
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Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week.

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Annual Kids’ Shop – December 3

November 28, 2016 07:30:19 AM
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Each year, kids look forward to Cub Scout Troop 92’s gift shop.

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