The Warrant for tomorrow’s Town Meeting includes five zoning Articles. I’ve recently covered two of them. Today, I’m focusing on the three remaining proposed bylaw revisions. Read the full article → from More Zoning Articles at Town Meeting
At Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting, voters will consider creating a new finance committee. Citizen Petition Article 33 is intended to provide independent oversight of the Town’s financial practices. The Article proposes establishing a committee charged with reviewing accounting procedures, purchasing compliance, and contract oversight. Read the full article → from Article 33: Citizen Petition for independent Finance Committee
The Select Board is proposing the Town make a big investments in a strategy change to repair and extend the life of more Town roads, beyond simply patching potholes and cracks. Read the full article → from Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated)
Is there an Article headed to Annual Town Meeting this Saturday that you know you would like to propose an amendment to?
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty is asking voters to plan ahead and complete and submit an amendment form in advance. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Amending Articles
The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is next month. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 9
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: The debt we never talk about.
The Towns of Northborough and Southborough are organizing a volunteer fair for next month. It’s a chance for tweens/teens in grades 6-12 to learn about volunteer opportunities.
It’s also a chance for area non-profits, community groups and other organizations to promote their volunteer opportunities. Read the full article → from Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Grace Bellefeuille for Journey Forward, again
Art on the Trails organizers are asking artists to propose art to install at Beals Preserve for the 10th annual summerlong exhibition. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails “Call for Art” deadline is April 15
Every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community.
There are special events and challenges. Plus, the Wellness Week promotions includes a prize drawing to incentivize participation. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.]
A Southborough resident is using the 2026 Boston Marathon to raise funds for Dana Farber in his father’s memory. Read the full article → from 2026 Marathon: Nick Haugen for Dana-Farber
This Sunday, St. Mark’s School is holding its annual jazz festival. Read the full article → from Cutler Jazz Festival — April 12th
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
The Attorney General’s office issued its finding on the Town’s bylaws allowing, but limiting, the by-right use of Accessory Dwelling Units. The version overwhelmingly passed by Town Meeting voters last fall is only “partially” approved as complying with state laws. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Article 29: Expanding by-right ADU use (Updated)