According to, Town Administrator Mark Purple an ethics complaint filed against former Selectman John Rooney has been denied. Read the full article → from Attorney General denies complaint against Rooney
In case you missed noticing, there are some school holidays that are likely not work holidays for most parents, plus a few professional development days coming up. The first is this coming Thursday, September 21st (Rosh Hashannah). Read the full article → from What to do about school days off: Rec Fun Days in Northborough and Home Alone Safety classes
Two Chapter 61 parcels on Deerfoot Road are set to be sold. Selectmen will discuss rights and timeline to consider matching the $1.9 million price. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss chapter 61A parcel for sale (27.8 acres at south end of Deerfoot)
Tomorrow marks the last day that most residents can buy this year’s Transfer Station permits without an extra fee. And to accommodate last minute shoppers, the Town Clerk’s office is staying open until 5:00 pm today.
And, another year means another “sticking point”. Learn about this year’s sticker controversy. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
To mark the end of the Art on the Trails exhibit, a Poetry Walk is planned for that day. Read the full article → from Poetry Walk marks closing of Art on the Trails – September 24
Two committees revamped under articles approved by Town Meeting voters are good to go. Now they just need members. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
It’s almost a year since I updated readers on work at 84 Main Street. So, it’s time to check back in. Read the full article → from What’s been going on at the Burnett House/Garfield House (Or is it “Deerfoot”?) (Updated)
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially 4th-8th graders. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
Northborough’s big annual community event is Applefest. It kicks off Thursday and is continuing through Sunday. Read the full article → from Applefest weekend in Northborough: Thursday – Sunday
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
The community is being invited to come out an hike in our town the weekend after next. Saturday, September 23rd is Hike Southborough Day. Read the full article → from Hike Southborough Day – September 23 (Updated)