The Historical Commission has announced a program to recognize preserved properties. Read the full article → from Nominate an historic property for recognition (homes, businesses, or “other”)
The Southborough Trails Committee announced a reconstructed connector to get hikers off the roads and onto trails with “stunning views”. Read the full article → from Trails Update: Bay Circuit and Boroughs Loop Connector reconstructed and open, and more
Next week, multiple Town boards will discuss status and next steps for a proposed Village Mixed Use Zoning (VMUD) bylaw. Read the full article → from Meeting on Downtown “Village Mixed Use Zoning” bylaw – October 6
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Historical trails, Nutrition, Coffee Talk and public services, Elder law advice, and more
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Mary Piekarz.] Read the full article → from Featured Home: 55+ Half-Duplex Unit in Wildwood Neighborhood offered at $424,900
The Board of Selectmen and the Southborough Golf Club management company are again partnering to support ALS research and care. Read the full article → from Play Golf for ALS ONE – Heritage Day weekend
John Francis Quinn, 84, of Southborough, died peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Francis Quinn, 84
Southborough had a mini-spike in confirmed cases of Covid-19 confirmed last week. Six new cases were reported, and four of them were aged 19 or younger. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Four people under the age of 20 confirmed infected last week (Updated-again)
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: Chestnut Hill Farm at Planning & Conservation; Rec on lighting projects; School Committee budget priorities
Sign up for virtual yoga classes on Thursday evenings. Read the full article → from Yoga at Home – virtual classes
Owen “Jake” J. Williams, 89, of Clinton and formerly of Southborough and Marlborough died unexpectedly but peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Owen “Jake” J. Williams, 89
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Southborough Board of Health is holding a Flu Clinic this weekend. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic on Saturday – A few slots available for students
Earlier this week, I shared that The Trustees of Reservations is selling tickets to Fall Fun on the Farm each Sunday through early November. It appears that the Board of Selectmen are less than thrilled with the idea. Selectmen expressed concern about reduced free access to the Chestnut Hill Farm property for Southborough residents. Public access is an issue that the Conservation Commission has also flagged. Read the full article → from Tensions between TTOR and Town over access to Chestnut Hill Farm; Conservation meeting Tuesday