The Mass Supreme Court will consider arguments about the constitutionality of the Southborough Select Board’s Comment Policy. Four friends of the court briefs have been filed weighing in on questions related to a resident’s 2020 lawsuit against the Board. Read the full article → from Amicus Briefs filed with Mass Supreme Court on Select Board comment policy
The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu clinic tomorrow at the Southborough Senior Center. Today, the Dept shared that walk-in appointments will be available in the afternoon — on a first come, first served basis. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic tomorrow
This Saturday, the Southborough Library is bringing back Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations, the popular Celtic Chocolate lady. This time, she’ll be focusing on a “Healthy Holiday Harvest”. Read the full article → from Healthy Holiday Harvest – Saturday
The public is invited to a free seminar in two weeks with advice for those considering buying or selling a home. Read the full article → from Home buying / selling seminar – Oct 27
At the end of the long night, the majority of Special Town Meeting voters opposed a non-binding Citizen Petition Article. Read the full article → from TM debate over flags in the Old Burial Ground
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
HENDERSON, Robert Age 77, of Southboro, MA, (formerly Watertown, MA), passed on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Henderson, 77
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
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
On Thursday night, residents questioned the process laid out by a proposed Tree Protection bylaw. Voters expressed concern that red tape would cause issue for homeowners. After 1½ hours of discussions, the Article was shot down by a clear majority. Read the full article → from Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw
On Tuesday, the Select Board will host the annual Tax Classification Hearing and discuss next steps for resuming construction on the St. Mark’s Street and Park project.
(Given the interest some readers have on those topics, I wanted to give advance notice.) Read the full article → from Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday
A week from Saturday, the Southborough Firefighters Association will host its annual costume parade and party. For the second year, Southborough Recreation will follow those festivities with its “Trunk or Treat”. Read the full article → from Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat – October 22
Tonight’s Special Town Meeting was a late one. For now, I’m giving a quick recap of the results. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Recap
There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight