Want to know what your neighbors are talking about? Here’s a list of the most recent comments on the blog (from newest to oldest).
- John Butler left a comment on Two-Family Zoning Update The ZBA is right to wait and see what emerges from the State. If new legislation passes in the next year or two, enacting local zoning now is pr... October 29 13:37
- Diane Romm left a comment on Letter: Healey’s Catastrophic Blunder Hi Karen, When I discovered that the DCF had the authority to medically intervene without notifying the parentss in a child's gender transition, by t... October 29 09:05
- Diane Romm left a comment on Fay Park Project: Southborough receives state grant to co-fund park upgrades Beth, I'm sure you know the answer to this question: Wasn't the Fayville Park renovated just a few years ago? I remember there being picnic table a... October 29 08:59
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Letter: Healey’s Catastrophic Blunder Beth, Please note that WBUR has its own biased leanings. They are the "go to" mouthpiece for agenda pushing bias. To cla... October 28 17:12
- JACK BARRON left a comment on Wrapping Up Special Town Meeting Articles 4-8 In regard to the irrigation for the golf course, I think Ms. Hamilton and other folks may feel better about spending the funds if the irrigation syste... October 23 20:58
- MICHAEL ROBBINS left a comment on Obituary: Bea (Misener) Ginga, 93 I have no words. I met Bea at the Spa when I was young, and she’s been part of my life in Southborough ever since. I’ll miss her smile and her ama... October 19 19:17
- Paul Cimino left a comment on Special Town Meeting results As your Moderator, I want to extend my utmost thanks to all of our fellow citizens who participated in the Special Town Meeting on October 17. Your p... October 19 12:38
- Mary Tinti left a comment on Friends of the Library Journal Fundraiser Thanks so much for letting our neighbors know about this great fundraiser, Beth! I’d like to add that Oct. 18-24 is National Friends of L... October 19 12:31
- Carl Guyer left a comment on STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget Who knows what will happen at Town Meeting today (Saturday), but here is a flash back (see link below) to when the Monster at Breakneck Hill first rai... October 17 09:55
- Paul Cimino left a comment on Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated) Here I'm going to plagiarize myself a bit from my Comment in the Spring, but so be it because the message is timeless. The prese... October 15 18:00
- Michael Nute left a comment on Letter: Voting Results are in and Southborough kids love the rainbow I think I'm with the three undecideds. That's a tough call although M&Ms did help us win the war.... October 14 16:21
- John Kendall left a comment on Southborough loses “Unofficial Mayor” Bea Ginga I knew Bea most of my life. I can’t even image her not being around. Always smiling, happy, the best person in town to know. She will be missed trem... October 13 16:50
- Mike Pojani left a comment on October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated) Great point Carl the town should send out an overview of what will be voted on in upcoming meeting well in advance so citizens can make a knowledgeabl... October 13 09:28
- John Butler left a comment on A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting The ZBA is not describing their proposal accurately. Their proposal actually is a major change to our Zoning law. It is misleading to describe it as ... October 09 22:58
- Kathy Cook left a comment on October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated) Carl my friend. Of all the things to complain about - it is called Special to simply distinguish it from the Annual Town Meeting which is required. ... October 09 13:31
- Carl Guyer left a comment on October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated) Here is the year-by-year breakdown for the past five years: Date Special Town Meeting November 1, 2021 Special To... October 09 09:24
- Patricia Burns Fiore left a comment on October 17th Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated) Beth, thank you for your breakdown and explanations.... October 08 21:58
- Catherine Weber left a comment on Buy tickets to a night of true storytelling — October 24 Thanks, Beth, for this great post. We are looking for a couple of community storytellers to submit their stories for consideration. If you have a stor... October 08 10:09
- Al Hamilton left a comment on STM Article 3: Golf Course Irrigation (Updated) This article should be voted down. The facts are that we, the taxpayers are already committed to pay over $550,000 for this project. Now we are as... September 30 09:05
- Tricia Kalagher left a comment on The “Town Wide Yard Sale” is this weekend (Updated) Here’s a Google map link! Please share to your social media. Happy Shopping! https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1k4ce3fWdQkkONFVr2xi5Yg... September 29 20:33
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Neary Renovation Project Update I agree 100% Jack they have no interest to do the audit as we proposed same as the state refusing the same. Funny how this increase in cost comes up r... September 29 10:33
- JACK BARRON left a comment on Neary Renovation Project Update As much as the elected officials hate the idea of a 15-million-dollar cap that should also have a base of 12 million, so the overages stay under 15 mi... September 28 21:20
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed Beth, this is a bit of spin. You forgot to mention the most important primary question of whether or not this is crazy government overreach t... September 18 11:58
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Superintendent denies public allegations by parents What about the allegations of a school counselor secretly walking this child thru the transitional process?? Is this being investigated? This type of ... September 18 06:26
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Superintendent denies public allegations by parents The first amendment piece of this case is critical. Don't know why ANY counselor, H.S. policy, state policy / government role -- th... September 16 15:03
- Jon Green left a comment on AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions Here’s the real issue: The town and surprisingly or is it the new normal Planning Board go on to argue that we should put a 50,000-square-foot b... September 04 19:36
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions To the Taxpayers: Here is a summary of objections and concerns, as one reminder: "Southborough town meeting discussions and voter objections regardi... September 03 10:04
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions To the Taxpayers: You are paying for this B.S. This is a jumbled, stupidly ridiculous mess that put... September 03 09:52
- Joe Palmer left a comment on Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team My thanks to Beth Melo for picking this up. The Program is an amazing program for the High School and though Space is provided by the high School, th... August 31 17:19
- Eric Tapper left a comment on Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads Beautiful job, Keara! I see your work every morning driving into work and it always makes me smile!... August 27 10:04
- John Kendall left a comment on Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81 I was a neighbor of Dave when I was in my teens. I worked with him on the fire department. I kept in touch after we both retired. Dave was one heck of... August 19 19:46
- Kathy Cook left a comment on Cash for Camperships Thank You The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission, Inc. (Friends) was the beneficiary of the Food Truck proceeds. Friends was able to provide our two ... August 17 13:58
- Beth Melo left a comment on Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee SOLF asked me to post the following comment here: The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) would like to congratulate Freddie Gillespie on her ap... August 17 08:43
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Select Board hiring consultant to study government structure Now we need an outside consultant to tell our town officials how to do their job??? What about the study the Department of Revenue back in 2024 that p... August 15 09:09
- eileen samberg left a comment on Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee I believe that Freddie Gillespie is an invaluable resource in town, and I am glad she was appointed to the committee. However, I also believe that the... August 14 14:39
- Christina Kopp left a comment on The Nature of Southborough: Battling Invasives Thanks for sharing our story, and thanks especially to Debbie and SOLF for all they do to make Beals Preserve such a wonderful space for us all!... August 14 11:33
- John Kendall left a comment on Update on Neary School building project study They started receiving roofing materials today. It’s a start.... August 11 20:23
- John Kendall left a comment on Town Clerk retiring on September 30th (Updated) Jim has done a lot for the town since he was elected. He’s helped both me and my daughter out a few times. I am very thankful for that. I’ll miss ... August 11 20:21
- Paul Cimino left a comment on Town Clerk retiring on September 30th (Updated) As the Moderator, it is rarely appropriate for me to publicly express an opinion on issues affecting our Town, but on this I do not hesitate to say th... August 11 16:29
- Jessica Devine left a comment on The Food Pantry needs support this summer Thanks for posting, Beth! We appreciate it! To drop off contributions in person, people can stop by Thursdays 5–7pm and Fridays 8–10am. The first ... August 06 14:28
- Tim Martel left a comment on Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated) I'm going to boil this down to provide clarity on the 2 primary drivers of our budget woes: 1. Contractual labor increases (driven by unions). 2. ... August 05 15:58
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline Gee I wonder if the quoted accepted bid will go up as well??... August 04 17:37
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated) Al, after hearing what is required got get this on the ballot I feel it is a waste of time! Many towns have raised their tax rate time and time again!... August 04 17:35
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated) I agree with Karen 100%! Time and time again we have seen consistent waste of our tax money! Project studies that are never implemented costing tons o... August 03 14:01
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated) I have a proposal on an item that could be put on the town meeting ballot that would insure retired folks who have been contributing to the town tax b... August 02 09:49
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Officials to discuss potential Prop 2½ Override strategy – August 11 (Updated) ARE YOU KIDDING??? TO THE TAXPAYERS: Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE TAXPAYERS AGREE TO AN OVERRIDE, which is PE... July 31 17:44
- Patricia Burns Fiore left a comment on Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated) The original incorporation record preserved by the Town Clerk and Massachusetts Archives identifies July 6, 1727 as the date of the legislative act th... July 27 12:09
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated) Southborough was incorporated July 17,2027?... July 27 07:39
- John Kendall left a comment on SPD’s “Throwback” highlights celebrity visit to Southborough Both Bills were good men. They were great police chiefs... July 23 21:22
- John Kendall left a comment on Obituary: Nancy J. Ring, 83 Nancy was one of the best people I’ve ever known. She will be missed... July 23 21:19