Events this week
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
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Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting at-a-glance
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Saturday to approve spending, possibly increase budgets, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
I’ll be digging into some of the Warrant Articles leading up to Annual Town Meeting. For now, I’m providing a general overview, including the hot topics on the Warrant most likely to spark debate. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting at-a-glance
Advisory Report on projected 4.6% tax increase & Town Meeting Articles
The Advisory Committee asked me to share with readers its report/letter to voters for tomorrow morning’s Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Advisory Report on projected 4.6% tax increase & Town Meeting Articles
Article 34: Citizen Petition on Plastic Bag Ban
Two Southborough teen submitted a Citizen’s Petition Article seeking to ban non-reusable plastic bags (with some exceptions).
At a presentation last month, Select Board members applauded their efforts. But they encouraged the girls to go back to the drawing board. As written, the Article is vague and lacks penalties or enforcement mechanisms for violating the bylaw. Read the full article → from Article 34: Citizen Petition on Plastic Bag Ban
More Zoning Articles at Town Meeting
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
Article 33: Citizen Petition for independent Finance Committee
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
Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated)
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)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Annual Town Meeting: Amending Articles
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
NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 9
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
Letter: The debt we never talk about.
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.
Wellness Fair — downtown Sunday
This Sunday, a downtown gallery is inviting the public to joing them for their “Wellness Fair” shopping event (a.k.a. “day of joyful goodness”) with local artists and vendors. Read the full article → from Wellness Fair — downtown Sunday
Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12
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
2026 Marathon: Grace Bellefeuille for Journey Forward, again
[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