The Southborough Gardeners are promoting a special exhibit next week. In collaboration with Southborough Library staff, they are creating special “Books in Bloom” arrangements. Read the full article → from View “Books in Bloom” on display next week
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from SYFS asks public to “Nominate a Community Hero”
This morning, the Town posted a revised draft of the Downtown District zoning bylaw to be discussed in tonight’s forum. If adopted as written, developers would be allowed up to 80% “lot coverage” without needing special permit. Read the full article → from Revised Downtown District zoning draft raises concerns – BOS hearing tonight
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Admin for Town Clerk’s office
This spring, NSBORO Interact Club is holding a special collection drive. They are seeking used prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses to donate to people in need “across the world”. Read the full article → from Glasses drive at Southborough schools – one of NSBORO Interact’s good works
Update on Southborough and NSBORO Covid-19 figures and news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Third Southborough death reported
The Library is alerting the public that some tax forms are available for pickup – but in limited quantities. Read the full article → from Tax forms available at Library curbside pickup
Jane C. (McNamara) Wood, 85, of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 after a very short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jane C. (McNamara) Wood, 85
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: Planning Board and BOS hearings on zoning
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Media Literacy-Voices Against Violence, Teen Writing Club, and Easter fun
Shannon H. McDonald, aged 55, of Southborough, MA, peacefully entered into rest on March 26, 2021, surrounded by her family at her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Shannon H. McDonald, 55
Southborough members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community are among those organizing a special “Rally & Run” on the Boston Marathon route tomorrow. Read the full article → from Residents help organize a special Rally & Run to support AAPI community – Saturday
The Board of Selectmen has scheduled another forum on the proposed Downtown District zoning for Tuesday. This one is listed as a public hearing. Unlike their previous forum, the Board’s zoning consultants will be available to answer questions and provide clarity. Read the full article → from Selectmen to address concerns on Downtown zoning (including criticized map) – Tuesday
Southborough Police shared a notice for residents to alleviate concerns. I’m also sharing info on responses by public safety to actual emergencies. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Copters are for NGrid work; SFD’s recent fire battles