Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff tomorrow in honor of two members of our armed services. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Special Olympics of Massachusetts is looking to take over the Boroughs for the weekend. The community is invited to take an icy plunge, cheer on young ballers, and/or enjoy a mexican meal all while supporting the charity. Read the full article → from Special Olympics events this weekend: Polar Plunge fundraiser, Basketball Tournament, and more
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
The board decided that “substantial hardship” applies to not having well lighted playing fields. They also apparently determined that the “structures” that allows for the variance were the lights themselves. Read the full article → from ZBA approves variances for lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
Roger P. Plourde, 89, of Southborough, died on Monday, February 27, 2017. Read the full article → from Obituary: Roger P. Plourde, 89
If you’re thinking about attending next week’s annual talent show, consider getting your tickets in advance. This year, they will be available at the Library. Read the full article → from The annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show – March 10 (Tickets on sale at Library Monday)
If you are still unsure how to vote on the St. Mark’s Golf Course Articles, you can attend a forum on them held by the Library tomorrow night and/or watch videos from forums held by the petitioners over the past two weeks. Read the full article → from Golf Course Forums: Videos of recent meetings; new forum on citizen petition articles – Thursday
A week from tonight marks the second Special Town Meeting Southborough is holding in less than 6 months. The Town is going to great lengths to avoid some of the issues from the last meeting.
The main focus – getting next Wednesday’s meeting started on time and moving along efficiently. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting (March 8): Register now for babysitting; Prepare to start on time (and, hopefully vote quicker)
This Saturday, the Southborough Library is bringing in educators from the Museum of Fine Arts. Read the full article → from MFA brings art & learning to the Library Saturday: Animals in Art (ages 3-6), Ancient Egypt (8-12)
Troop 1 will serve pancakes to Southborough this Sunday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scout pancake breakfast this Sunday
Break out your casserole dish and party games. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is hosting a game night with a potluck dinner this Saturday. Read the full article → from Game night & community dinner: Bringing together Neighbors for Peace this Saturday
The 10th annual Spelling Bee is zooming our way. Read the full article → from Reminder: 10th Annual Spelling Bee this Friday – Book your tickets now
I always warn that the schedule for Government Meetings can change during the week. But there are enough important changes this week to warrant an update. Read the full article → from Meeting changes: Golf Course Master Plan recommendation Wed; Selectmen react on Thursday; Marijuana hearings postponed
Officials are seeking permits this Wednesday that may allow the Town to renege on promises purportedly made to residents over 20 years ago. Read the full article → from Tennis Court Lights: Town reneging on promise to Trottier abutters? (Updated)