Annual Town Report 2023 is posted
Southborough’s Annual Report for calendar year 2023 has been posted to the Town website. Read the full article → from Annual Town Report 2023 is posted
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Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
As the Neary Building Committee continues its work studying a potential school building project, they are looking for more community feedback. Read the full article → from Weigh in on grade split for Southborough elementary schools
Culture & Music Festival – March 27 (Updated – Again)
The Southborough and Northborough communities are invited to enjoy a free “Culture & Music Festival” a week from tonight. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Culture & Music Festival – March 27 (Updated – Again)
Advisory’s report for Town Meeting and the FY25 Budget
The Advisory Committee has issued it’s report to Annual Town Meeting, along with detailed information on this year’s budgets. It includes an explanation for their budget recommendations, plus the reasons behind some key Articles they voted to support or not support.
The report also comes with some financial forecasts and warnings. The most notable is a forecast that the Town seems to be headed towards needing a Proposition 2 ½ Override within a few years. Read the full article → from Advisory’s report for Town Meeting and the FY25 Budget
Adult sports/fitness this spring: Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, & Beach Tennis
This year, multiple league opportunities for adults are promoted by Southborough Recreation, in addition to adult sports classes and programs they offer. Read the full article → from Adult sports/fitness this spring: Basketball, Softball, Pickleball, & Beach Tennis
Obituary: Rosalie Isabel (Davis) Baker-Brown
Rosalie Baker-Brown passed away as she had hoped, at home, beautifully taken care of in the last decade of her life, just as she had done for her mother, by her daughter Elizabeth and her beloved husband Dale. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rosalie Isabel (Davis) Baker-Brown
Police seeking info on Barn Lane Burglary
Southborough Police are investigating a house break-in that took place on Barn Lane while residents were away over the weekend. The SPD is also increasing patrols in town. Read the full article → from Police seeking info on Barn Lane Burglary
Apply by May 9th for Town Scholarships
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Apply by May 9th for Town Scholarships
The week in government
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Events this week (Updated)
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 (Updated)
Rec Connect: “Sensory Friendly” Railers Hockey trip and Family Night Science Spectacular
Upcoming Rec Connects programs over the next few weeks are for an outing for “teens and adults with diverse abilities”, and a family night for “participants of all ages with a disability and their family members”. Read the full article → from Rec Connect: “Sensory Friendly” Railers Hockey trip and Family Night Science Spectacular
Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Today, the Town announced that progress on cleaning up an old farm dump will impact parking and trail access at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land.
BHCL will still be open to the public, but there will be restricted areas, starting Monday and lasting for several weeks. Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill land access will be temporarily restricted for Farm Dump cleanup project (Updated)
Job listings
I have more Southborough related jobs to share. Read the full article → from Job listings
Reminder: Car seat check event tonight
Tonight, Thursday, March 14th, the Southborough Police Department is hosting a public safety event for families with babies and young children — or anyone else who drives with them (or will be soon). Read the full article → from Reminder: Car seat check event tonight