Last night, the Advisory Committee made its case for asking Town Meeting to add a local tax to meals at Southborough restaurants. The Chair argued that the additional revenue would ease residents’ tax burden without hurting local businesses. Selectmen opted to wait until they hear more from restaurants in town. Read the full article → from BOS wants to hear more before taking a position on meal taxes
For the 10th year, Algonquin Boys Hockey Team is raising money by holding a dodgeball tournament for 1st-8th graders. Read the full article → from 10th annual Dodgeball tournament – register by November 15th
The Southborough Holiday House Tour will also include enjoying refreshments and a raffle at the Historical Museum. But the biggest draw may be the chance to go inside the Burnett House Chapel. Read the full article → from Holiday House Tour fundraiser for SHS to include Burnett Chapel
Saturday was the big 5K fundraiser for the Shifrin family. Happily, it was a much nicer day than today. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Southborough rallied for SHIFSTRONG (You can still help)
The working farm in Southborough is touting its now officially organic produce, available year round thanks to their greenhouse. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farms is certified organic (and open year round with Winter CSA options) (Updated)
The AG’s office “declined” to find the board’s violations intentional but indicated the failures to review and post timely minutes were significant, longstanding, and widespread. Read the full article → from AG determines BOS violated Open Meeting Laws again; orders selectmen to attend training
It’s already time for another update on teams playing in the regional Division 1 series. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Volleyball in District Semi-Finals and Soccer in Qtr Finals today; Field Hockey to Finals on Saturday
Southborough Gardener’s annual Guest Day is at night this year. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Guest Day (at night): “Holiday Transitions” on November 21
It’s time for another update on Algonquin fall sports. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Field Hockey in Central MA Semis; Football fails to make playoffs
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS & Advisory on meal tax; BOS on form of PILOT discussions
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Scaredy Squirrel, Ethics Training, Hands on Nature, Legos, Community Visioning, Self-Defense 101, Scouting for Food, Drama Out of the Box and Windsor Chair Making (Updated)
Tomorrow night, the Board of Selectmen’s meeting will include a joint session with the Advisory Committee. The topic will be the option of adding a local meal tax. Read the full article → from Advisory asking BOS to consider adopting meal tax
Another week, another restaurant fundraiser. Though, this one does stand out as a bit different than usual. It goes on for five days. Read the full article → from WW SOS Fundraiser at Yama Fuji today through Friday
This weekend, you can join in a fundraiser for the Shifrin family and/or support awareness for veterans issues. Read the full article → from Running and Walking for causes this weekend