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).
- Diane Romm left a comment on Appointments made to new, expanded PreK-8 building committee Thank you, as always, Beth, for summarizing the meeting for the public. The new k-8 Committee looks to be comprised of individuals with the requisit... July 03 18:41
- Diane Romm left a comment on The week in government I noticed "b." on the agenda for tonight's Select Board meeting: b. Interview/appoint Mike Nute for Capital Improvement and Planning Committee ... July 01 17:54
- Diane Romm left a comment on Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount Another Brick Campaign? If you look at the ARHS Boosters website, they have been promoting a Brick Campaign since 2021: https://arhsboosters.com/ ... July 01 09:27
- John Kendall left a comment on Select Board allowing 21 Highland Future Use Committee to expire before completing its work (Updated – Again) Time to stop dragging our feet and sell the building... June 25 12:00
- Diane Romm left a comment on Shop for bargains at the “Community Yard Sale” — Saturday What a great idea. I have an ice cream maker and an electric fondue set, both of which were only used a couple of times. If someone would like to sel... June 17 07:54
- Diane Romm left a comment on School Committee’s next steps post-Neary vote Beth, Thank you for your thorough recap of that meeting. There's one thing I noticed when I watched the video, and that was how the 3-4 principals o... June 15 08:08
- Carl Guyer left a comment on Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday Just for starters, the use of the term “non-seniors” is a bit of a linguistic somersault. What’s next—do we start referring to voters at Town ... June 13 09:55
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday Here we go again increasing costs for senior citizens to utilize the town facilities! We have been paying town taxes in this town for 42 years and now... June 12 16:55
- Ryan Newell left a comment on Safe Driving News: SPD Member honored by MADD; JPPP was partially sponsored by DA (Updated) Thank you, Beth. Small correction for the article: The arrest data submitted to MADD was from Jan 2024 through Dec 2024. Thank you.... June 12 09:28
- Becka Dente left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary I have to ask Al - if we are so certain that a single vote is representative & that no one changes their mind - why won't you respect the vote of ... June 11 17:33
- John Gulbankian left a comment on Hearing on Transfer Station regs & fees — Tuesday It would better served to the town residents that there is some form of enforcement being done. The majority of commercial contractors using the tr... June 11 16:53
- Diane Romm left a comment on Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated) Since I thought I was posing a reasonable question, I decided to go to the MSBA website and research the Accelerated Repair Program. Indeed, it state... June 10 21:12
- Diane Romm left a comment on Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated) Thanks, Beth. However, the funds were from the MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority). If MSBA knew at that time that the SCHOOL would be cl... June 10 20:29
- Diane Romm left a comment on Update on Neary/school building project next steps (Updated) After reading the recap, it sounds like we are still going around in circles, especially with reference to the final paragraph of your post. Again, it... June 09 19:10
- Kelly Conklin left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary The votes were counted; no one is disputing that. The majority of the Select Board is looking to reassess all options in order to provide a clear, fac... June 07 13:01
- Jessica Devine left a comment on SOLF Presents: Jack in the Pulpit I have a few Jack in the Pulpit plants in my wooded garden that popped up a few years ago. Every year critters eat it to the ground so I've never seen... June 07 10:58
- Katie Barry left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary If the New Neary project is to remain under consideration, it must first be thoroughly re-evaluated. The true cost and impact on taxpayers should be r... June 06 13:05
- Diane Romm left a comment on Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance I want to thank you for your informative post. Just FYI: A couple of years ago when I was at the 911 Field, I noticed it wasn't being maintained -- ... June 05 18:52
- Becka Dente left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary There is absolutely no requirement that we decline this opportunity now, and no benefit to doing so. Once that door is closed, it is closed for good -... June 05 17:28
- Kate Noke left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary Excellent letter, Al. One of our Yes neighbors shared on a town Facebook site about a couple of construction projects in her hometown of Auburn. A Fir... June 05 16:50
- Lisa Jancaitis left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary “Sorry, you did not vote the right way so we will mix in a bunch of other options to dilute the majority and make this plan look like a winne... June 05 15:40
- Betsy Rosenbloom left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary Thank you, Al, for your leadership on this issue. As you know, I attended the last two Select Board meetings and spoke on this issue. The SB members s... June 05 15:00
- Nancy Karmelek left a comment on Letter: Withdraw the MSBA application for a new Neary Excellent points, Al. Democracy in action should still mean something.... June 05 13:16
- Laura Vaughan left a comment on Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance We live about 1/4 mile from the Cordaville park. I didn’t realize it was a “volunteer” effort to maintain it. Even in the last 4 years, that par... June 04 20:45
- John Kendall left a comment on Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance Mr. Nichols-Worley and Kathy Cook published some interesting facts, but they have nothing to do with my original post.... June 04 14:02
- Nancy Karmelek left a comment on Letter: What Price Are We Willing to Pay for Inaction? In reflecting on the Special Town Meeting and vote for the "New Neary" project, it has been interesting to read and listen to the different dialogues ... June 04 13:49
- Kathy Cook left a comment on Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance Very interesting data from Mr. Nichols-Worley. But it just confirms what we knew anecdotally. Just look at the turnout at the recent ATMs - 2024 was... June 04 10:30
- James Nichols-Worley left a comment on Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance I think these are some excellent questions about governance, a subject I love to study. It's especially interesting to see how much volunteerism and p... June 03 18:12
- Jim Foley left a comment on Perspectives on what Cordaville Park says about Town governance I couldn’t agree more. It look’s awful and has for a very long time. Besides the obvious I think it is completely overgrown. There are too many tr... June 03 11:48
- Carl Guyer left a comment on Letter: Neary Building Project Southborough is a remarkably fortunate community. Within its borders lie large, pristine bodies of water that define the town’s unique character. Th... June 02 07:43
- Terence Kelley left a comment on Letter: Neary Building Project School districts are not required to provide assistance for licensure. They are not required to provide financial assistance for the license, the MTE... May 30 07:59
- Philip Robbins left a comment on Letter: Neary Building Project Thank you Beth for your thoughtful input. I agree 100% with her approach to the challenges we face. The powers that be should include her in future pl... May 29 10:22
- Michael Nute left a comment on Letter: Neary Building Project I was on the other side of this issue although I will concede most of these points, although dismissing the age gap between 5th and 8th grade seems a ... May 29 09:37
- Diane Romm left a comment on Letter: Neary Building Project Thank you for your clear and important letter to MySouthborough. You answered several questions that were asked in response to a post I wrote before t... May 28 19:06
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Letter: Dialogue Regarding School Facilities Well said Diane and exactly on point! As a resident for 42 years and my wife for 70 years we need to realize the real needs of the students. Also keep... May 25 10:21
- Carl Guyer left a comment on Select Board to determine “next steps” on school buildings following failed Neary vote A Perfect Storm of a Bad Idea What’s being proposed for the new school isn’t just a mistake—it’s an overreaching, overpriced, environmentally... May 24 04:35
- Diane Romm left a comment on Letter: Dialogue Regarding School Facilities Hi Becka, I found your comment very thoughtful and passionate. But it does not apply to everyone who would like to pause on voting for a new school a... May 23 20:24
- Michael Nute left a comment on Letter: Dialogue Regarding School Facilities Needless to say I share much of this sentiment. Thank you for this letter Becka.... May 23 14:24
- Kathy Cook left a comment on Select Board to determine “next steps” on school buildings following failed Neary vote As a Select Board member I usually don't comment on posts due to potential OML issues if multiple members start weighing in but I am making an excepti... May 23 12:04
- Diane Romm left a comment on Select Board to determine “next steps” on school buildings following failed Neary vote Thank you, Beth, for providing your detailed recap of the most recent meeting. I just have one observation. Tim Fling, who won a seat on the Select ... May 23 07:32
- Kelly Conklin left a comment on Letter: What Is “Plan B”? Patti, I hope you are able to join the committee reviewing next steps. It is critical moving forward to have diversity of opinion.... May 22 05:54
- Kelly Conklin left a comment on Letter: NEARY “PLAN B” I hope to see many of the names signed and in the comment section volunteer for the new committee! Your input is needed.... May 21 21:12
- Michael Nute left a comment on Letter: What Price Are We Willing to Pay for Inaction? Put me firmly in Kelly's camp here. I agree with every word of this.... May 21 13:21
- Michael Nute left a comment on Letter: Misconceptions With all due respect, it is missing the point to argue that the actions of 20+ years ago suggest that the people of the town today are commit... May 21 13:19
- Lisa Jancaitis left a comment on Go the Distance Awards — Thursday It warms my heart to see some of these names on here. As a parent of a child with disabilities in the district our experience has not been overwhelmin... May 20 18:58
- James Nichols-Worley left a comment on WooSox Southborough Town Takeover — Wednesday For anyone on the fence about going in overcast weather tomorrow, I'll add that WooSox games are a lot of fun. I remember playing in the Trottier band... May 20 14:36
- John Kendall left a comment on Letter: Misconceptions Thank you Al! It’s nice to see somebody gets it... May 20 12:41
- Diane Romm left a comment on Letter: What Price Are We Willing to Pay for Inaction? The people who showed up to vote at the Special Town Meeting on May 10th heard the arguments made by the individuals in favor of building a new grade ... May 19 19:09
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Letter: What Price Are We Willing to Pay for Inaction? I agree wholeheartedly with James! My wife and I have been residents in this great town for forty two years and she has lived here for 68 years. We ha... May 19 17:34
- Beth Melo left a comment on Election Results: No on Neary, plus a new face on the Select Board (Updated-Again) For those following this thread about the write-in results: Now that the official final results are in, the number of "others" shrank but blanks incr... May 19 17:13