Eleanor ‘Ellie’ (Jenkins) O’Rourke, 84, of Westborough, and a former longtime Southborough resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eleanor ‘Ellie’ (Jenkins) O’Rourke, 84
Donald R. Banks Jr., age 75, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2020 after a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donald R. Banks Jr., age 75
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: Selectmen on Budget and Accessibility Compliance Committee Article; Conservation on 84 Main St violation
This winter, active seniors can brave the New England outdoors and/or join Trailblazers for a sheltered activity. Read the full article → from Seniors invited to snowshoeing, hiking, candlepin bowling, and free mini golf
The Town is again reaching out for feedback from people who live and/or work in town. This time, it’s to inform what strategies the Town should take on affordable housing. Read the full article → from Weigh in on Town’s housing needs and strategies to meet 40B thresholds – Quick survey
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
2020 school rankings have been posted on Niche.com. Algonquin and the Southborough district schools got high marks and some great rankings in the state and especially for the nation. Read the full article → from “Niche” gives Algonquin and Southborough high grades: ARHS & Trottier in top 3% of US public schools
This afternoon, an email alerted that our schools are in need of more substitute teachers. The email was to Trottier Middle School parents but references a district wide shortage. Read the full article → from Apply to be a Substitute Teacher in NSboro schools
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to help them reach out to the community again. The agency published the 2nd issue of its newsletter to help educate the public on its services and initiatives. Read the full article → from Youth and Family Services promoting services to those in need and their need for volunteers
This winter, low income seniors and residents with disabilities are encouraged to ask the Town to give them a break on taxes. Read the full article → from Apply for Taxation Aid for low income seniors and residents with disabilities
Salvatore Capizzi, age 93, of Southborough and Hyannis, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Salvatore Capizzi, age 93
The Economic Development Committee plans to bring zoning changes to Town Meeting in March. Leading up to it, they’re trying to drum up public support. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative: Zoning efforts update and “Roadshow” at Library
The hands on workshop is sponsored by the Open Space Preservation Commission. Read the full article → from Native Plant Seed Cleaning and Storage Workshop – Jan 21
SYFS is seeking families with K- 5th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteer mentors in grades 7-12. Read the full article → from Project Friend-ships between younger and older kids: Sign up for winter-spring session