On Tuesday night, the board re-appointed all but one of the volunteers asking for re-up without any questions. They also agreed to one committee’s request to make new appointments but postponed another. Read the full article → from BOS approves appointments and reappointments (mostly)
Once again, Selectmen voted this summer to put a voluntary water ban in place for Southborough. Read the full article → from Should you run the sprinkler today?
Phyllis M. (Rosicky) Jachowicz, age 86, of Southborough, formerly of Framingham, passed away on June 26, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rosicky) Jachowicz, 86
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
The board discussed short and long term solutions for Rte 9 safety and asked residents to comment on solutions for Flagg and Deerfoot roads. Read the full article → from BOS updates public on Rte 9 egress & Flagg Rd issues, asks for comments
Nonprofits or Town organizations looking to make a difference in our town can apply for a grant from the Southborough Community Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Fund accepting grant applications
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has grown a thriving ROTC program. But now it may be too robust for its budget. Read the full article → from Assabet ROTC program trying to avoid termination by raising needed funds
The Planning Board is looking to contract consultants to help them move forward on important efforts. Read the full article → from Planning Board hiring consultants: 40B review, zoning revision help, and Open Space project
Above: ARHS Pops Night 2016 (posted to YouTube by Southborough Access Media) Earlier this month, Algonquin held its annual Pops Night. As always, the event features performances by the school’s vocal and instrumental ensembles. This year, two of the pieces held special meaning for Southborough students and audience members. The school paper covered the event the tributes Read the full article → from ARHS Pops Night featuring Eric Green tribute
If you’re looking to sign your kids up for summer camp next week, the Town has a lot to offer. Read the full article → from Rec camps coming soon: Basketball skills, Boys Lacrosse, Superhero Engineering and much more (Updated)
A memo from Public Works to selectmen shares news, a reminder, and a request – all related to our water supply. Read the full article → from Water news: Rate increase begins Sept, vote on voluntary ban, and quality report
Our district’s vocational/technical school is holding special summer programs. Read the full article → from Assabet offering summer camps: Drama, Career Discovery, and/or Basketball
Southborough Wicked Local recently covered commuter woes on the Worcester-Framingham train line. Read the full article → from Commuter rail news: Fare increase and hope for reduced delays this summer
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Storyteller, adult coloring party, 4th of July parade, and Meet the Farmer