Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes this fall. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (10/9 – 10/12/16): Ringing the wrong doorbell and owner rummaging through own vehicle
Southborough Recreation informs me that they successfully recruited more babysitters. That means they have re-opened registration for babysitting at tonight’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Bring the kids to Town Meeting tonight – but please register first
Last night, the Board of Selectmen appointed a new member and alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In selecting from the six candidates, most selectmen prioritized adding diversity to the board by focusing on members outside “the business”. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to alert voters that you can avoid long lines on November 8th by voting early this year. It’s also a good time to remind you that tomorrow (October 19th) is the deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election. Read the full article → from Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
In August, I shared the news that Elaine Beals had passed away. At the time, an obituary wasn’t published, just a brief notice of her death. Now that her memorial has been scheduled for Saturday, her full obituary is available. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine (White) Beals, 93
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Pumpkullents, Flu Clinic, early trick-or-treating, and Halloween storyteller
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: ZBA appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (Updated)
I have more updates related to the Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
Southborough Youth and Family Services is holding their annual Halloween Party in two weeks. And they are hinting around about a special reason for kids to attend. Read the full article → from SYFS Halloween Party – October 28
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Are you heading to Town Meeting on Tuesday? (Babysitting provided)
A Southborough member of a local Freemason Lodge is looking to recruit more men from our town. Read the full article → from Southborough men invited to join masons
The Town has announced that starting this Monday the Building Department will no longer be at Town Hall. Read the full article → from Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall