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Letter: Healey’s Catastrophic Blunder

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[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 Karen Hanlon Shimkus. 

I’m including a disclaimer up front to clarify what I see as a factually incorrect assertion in the letter below.1]

To the Editor:

Pay close attention to the Kutzko – Algonquin High School case (Northborough – Southborough) and the well–oiled machine seeking a takeover of parental rights over minor children, 14th amendment protected rights. Read the full article →

Early Voting ends Friday

Act soon to get up to speed on the 9 ballot questions and be prepared to vote!

by Beth Melo on

The State Election is in six days. But many voters are already casting their ballots in advance. If you’re planning to mail one in or vote early, time is running out.

I’m reminding voters about those details, and that there are a whole lot of ballot questions you need to make your mind up about before heading to the polls on Tuesday. 

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 ends Friday

Two-Family Zoning Update

Clarifying current zoning restrictions and an update on ZBA's plan after the failed vote

by Beth Melo on

I’m following up on an inaccurate statement made at the recent Special Town Meeting about what’s allowed under current zoning bylaws for two-family homes.

And, I’m updating readers on the Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision of how to handle the defeat of their proposed bylaw change. Read the full article → from Two-Family Zoning Update

Weekend-at-a-Glance

Live Music, Halloween Party, CrossFit SOBO Open House, Trunk or Treat, a Night of Storytelling, Messy Church and more

by Beth Melo on

I ran out of time today to write up my weekly events highlights. So, I’ll just quickly remind readers what’s happening around our town tonight through Sunday. (Stay tuned for an events post with a look at the coming week.) Read the full article → from Weekend-at-a-Glance

Wrapping Up Special Town Meeting Articles 4-8

A recap of the debate over the Peninsula Trail Article, and a quick look at the other votes.

by Beth Melo on

Above: Town Meeting approved funding the final piece in the Trails Comittee’s work to bridge a gap in the town and regional trail system. (images edited from flyer) Today, I’m wrapping up my coverage of last weekend’s Special Town Meeting. My main focus is looking at voters’ decision increase funding for a footbridge on the Read the full article → from Wrapping Up Special Town Meeting Articles 4-8

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