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Amazon pulls back local drone delivery plans

by Beth Melo on

Above: The huge online retailer may have struck too light of a note when they promoted a public forum on their sky high ambitions.  After a backlash and coordinated opposition, the retailer is hitting pause on drone deliveries out of Westborough to Southborough and other nearby towns. (image cropped from Facebook event)

In September, I alerted readers that amazon was actively pursuing approval for a new rapid delivery system out of their Westborough facility. Those plans for area drone deliveries, including in Southborough, won’t be getting off the ground anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean they’re dead forever. Read the full article →

The State Election is tomorrow

All the details (and links) that Southborough voters need to 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 The State Election is tomorrow

Apply for “Holiday Giving Program” Help

by Beth Melo on

As we head into the holiday season, more residents than ever may be struggling to make ends meet for themselves or their families. As the Town prepares to launch its new season of the “Holiday Giving Drive”, residents who need the extra help are encouraged to apply soon. Below are the details on how to do that this year.

And for any readers interested in supporting the drive, it’s not too soon. (Scroll down for those details.)  Read the full article → from Apply for “Holiday Giving Program” Help

Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser is wrapping up

Sign up soon to have your engraved brick laid in Heritage Park. Funds will be used to support the 2027 celebrations of Southborough's 300th birthday.

by Beth Melo on

To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. The fundraiser will end mid-November in order to get the bricks laid in time for the celebrations. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser is wrapping up

Buy early bird tickets now to Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser on Nov 13th

This year's theme for the group that embraces LGBTQ youth and families is "Transforming Lives: Drawing the Circle Wide". For the best admission prices, act by this Friday. You can also support by donating gift cards to be used in the auction.

by Beth Melo on

The Safer Spaces Project is inviting the community to join them for their 3rd annual fundraiser. Funds will aid their continuing work “supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families in leading happy, healthy, full lives”. Read the full article → from Buy early bird tickets now to Safer Spaces’ auction fundraiser on Nov 13th

Fay Park Project: Southborough receives state grant to co-fund park upgrades

The proposed CPA project received an up to $631,350 grant for the planned dog park, splash pad, and other park improvements

by Beth Melo on

After getting news from the state on promised funding, I’m updating readers on the proposed Fay Park CPA project Read the full article → from Fay Park Project: Southborough receives state grant to co-fund park upgrades

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