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
The week in government
School Committee and more
Government
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.
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.
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.
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
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
2026 Primary results in Southborough
Here's how Southborough's votes compared to the rest of the state, and who will be on the November ballots
I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results in the state primary. Read the full article → from 2026 Primary results in Southborough
Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning
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
Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Quick reminders about the state primary. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to vote in Today’s Primary
Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
Important details including on postmark issues for mailed ballots & traffic to avoid for anyone trying to vote on the way to work in the morning!
The Massachusetts State Primary takes place tomorrow — Tuesday, September 1st. I’m reminding about, and adding more info on, important details. Read the full article → from Tuesday is the Primary (& the first day of school)
The week in government (Updated-Again)
Select Board (Wednesday) on Cemetery Expansion Committee’s Action Plan, new & revised Financial policies, and Sinkhole at 11 Constitution Drive; Elementary School Building Committee; Select Board (Friday) to appoint Interim Town Clerk
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 (Updated-Again)
Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
Two weeks ago, I shared Southborough Recreation’s for submissions to a “collaborative mural” planned at the intersection of Richards and Cordaville roads. Now, I’m sharing their pics showing off the results. Read the full article → from Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads
The week in government (Updated)
CPC, Recreation, and Conservation 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 (Updated)
Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)
Early voting in the Massachusetts State Primary opens tomorrow. (Actually, voting has already been in process for those using mail-in ballots. Tomorrow’s launch is about the in-person option.) Read the full article → from Early Voting starts Saturday for the Primary (and registration closes)
New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop
This month, the Select Board voted to approve the new rules for the Transfer Station. The rules apply to the 2026-27 that opens September 15th. Read the full article → from New rules coming to the Transfer Station & Swap Shop