This afternoon, the Advisory Committee shared its report to tomorrow morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
Government
Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)
Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)
Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)
An updated overview of the meeting and what Southborough voters are being asked to decide when they act as our Town's legislature this weekend.
Special Town Meeting is just two days away. Here’s my updated overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)
Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Kathy Cook for the Select Board.]
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Select Board, I am writing to express support of Article 3 on the Warrant for Saturday’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting
STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget
At Saturday’s Special Town Meeting, voters will be asked to rescind a portion of previously approved borrowing authorizations that the Select Board determined was larger than needed. But one of those requests is being questioned. Read the full article → from STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget
STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project
Officials are at odds over whether the funding request is too high for a project that the Trails Committee insists is NOT a bridge to nowhere.
The CPC and Trails Committee are bringing a funding request to Special Town Meeting for a footbridge help safely close a gap in Town and regional trails. It faces stiff opposition from the Advisory Committee and Select Board. But they don’t have the final word on the funding request. That lies with voters who participate in this Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project
The week in government (Updated)
School Committee, Special Town Meeting & 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)
Complete the 2026 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
The Town is seeking important feedback. Input could impact decisions made for Town budgets, and Articles brought to Town Meeting voters.
Let Town officials know how you feel about services and resources, and what you would like to see prioritized. Read the full article → from Complete the 2026 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties
Beals Preserve and Lynbrook Hollow are two of the spaces in town where bright orange is recommended. DCR has others. And hunters may also have permission on other privately owned spaces.
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s info on hikers taking caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, ZBA, Conservation Commission, 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)
One Stop Grant to continue Wayfinding project
A new grant increases the state's spending on conceptualizing and designing branding and directional signage for downtown Southborough to over $100K
As I posted earlier, Southborough was awarded two grants through the state’s “One Stop” application process. The smaller of those grants was $77K for Phase 2 of the Town’s “Wayfinding” project.
The decision for the Town to pursue more funding for the downtown branding and signage project is notable given the Town’s current financial issues. Read the full article → from One Stop Grant to continue Wayfinding project
Town receives over $1.1M in One Stop Grants
Most of the funding was for an infrastructure grant framed as supporting a proposed high density development on Southville Road
The state is helping the Town fund replacing a water main prone to leaks and breaks as part of its support for more housing in Massachusetts, including a 60 unit on the southside of town. Read the full article → from Town receives over $1.1M in One Stop Grants
Costco Update
Traffic Study presentation scheduled for October
On Monday night, representatives for Costco and Atlantic Management walked the Planning Board through their plans for a proposed facility in Southborough Read the full article → from Costco Update
October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)
Here's a look at what voters are being asked to approve at the upcoming meeting.
Special Town Meeting is coming up in 2½ weeks. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)