The Community Advocate reports, ” Jason M. Hamel of Palm Springs CA. Formerly of Southborough MA, passed away suddenly in Palm Springs CA on Thursday September 12, 2024″. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jason M. Hamel, 45 (Updated)
On Monday night, one of the public opponents who helped pressure the Select Board to withdraw from the Metrowest RECC in 2023, made the board’s case for rejoining it. Voters supported the plan. Read the full article → from Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
A small number of Southborough voters showed up to the second night of Special Town Meeting to take care of the unfinished business from night one. Here’s my quick recap. Read the full article → from Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
Last night, 611 voters showed up to the fall Special Town Meeting. Given the number who fled the building after the vote, it’s safe to say that the majority showed up to vote on Article 8 — the MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay Districts & Bylaw. Read the full article → from My take on the 2 hour MBTA Zoning Debate (Updated)
It turns out that the hope of wrapping up all 18 Special Town Meeting Articles in one evening was overly optimistic of me. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting will reconvene Tuesday night
50.7% of residents who cast votes at Special Town Meeting approved the MBTA Zoning Bylaw. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting passes MBTA Zoning Article (Updated)
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to act as the Town’s legislature on Monday night. If you are planning on attending Special Town Meeting (or thinking about it), here are the important details you may want to know in advance. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Special Town Meeting Reminder
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
For residents and commuters who have complained that the railroad crossing on Central Street is in dire need of repairs, there is good news. The Town has learned that work will be conducted on Tuesday, October 15th. Read the full article → from CSX Central Street Crossing repair in 2 weeks
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
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
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Michael Nute. Read the full article → from Letter: Let’s be honest about opposing denser development
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to act as the Town’s legislature on Monday night. If you are planning on attending Special Town Meeting (or thinking about it), here are the important details you may want to know in advance. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)
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