To the dismay of southside residents, long-neglected Town zoning codes may allow a high density development without the intended upsides. Read the full article → from ZBA continues hearing on development at Southville and Parkerville; project highlights zoning loopholes (Updated)
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
Southborough Youth and Family Services is reminding residents of the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Unscheduled – March 17
Registration has begun for the next session of RAP (Recreation After-school Programs). Most classes will begin the first week of March. Read the full article → from Reminder: Registration about to close for March RAP and BOKS classes
A list of who’s taken the first steps to run for Town offices this year. Read the full article → from No races in Town election yet (Updated)
The entire community is invited to come together to “strengthen the bonds of friendship.” Read the full article → from Potluck for Peace part of effort to build bridges across religions and cultures
The Town is gauging residents’ interest in increasing recreation areas and/or open space protection. Read the full article → from Town asking residents to answer Open Space & Recreation survey
News from Assabet’s cheering squad Read the full article → from Assabet squad has something to cheer about
A town church youth group is working to help with a literacy program for low-income families. Read the full article → from Donate children’s books to Reach out and Read by March 6
NSPAC is bringing in a registered dietitian to shed light on good health. Read the full article → from Balancing Gut Flora and Good Health – March 3
Leading up to last Spring’s Town election, there was a lot of talk about improving (or not) the Town’s transparency. Most town officials purported to be big proponents of improving open transparent government. So how do things stand? Read the full article → from Update on Southborough Town government transparency
There are a few news items out of the Southborough Library worth sharing. Read the full article → from Library: Legislative breakfast this Friday; and an update on strategic vision
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process has already begun. So, go get your papers! Read the full article → from Pull nomination papers for Town office – 12 seats up for grabs (Updated)