It’s not even Thanksgiving, but traditional pre-holiday sales begin this week. Read the full article → from Holiday sales this week: Holiday Open House, Autumn Fair, and Holiday Gifts on the Common
Flags in Southborough and across the nation will be flying at half staff on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in sympathy with the victims of the Paris attacks. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Thursday, November 19, 2015
Southborough Rec is looking to replace outdated playground equipment. Their “Friends” are looking to help, and could use yours. Read the full article → from Support revitalization of Fay playground by helping the Gobble Wobble
A quick update on sports championships. Read the full article → from Championship news: Girls Soccer headed for state finals, 5th grade Football Super Bowl Champs (Updated)
Has anyone seen this guy wandering around town? Read the full article → from “Here, Smokey, Smokey”: Owner seeking lost cat (Updated – found)
Have too much candy in your house? Neary School will be happy to take it off your hands and ship it overseas. Read the full article → from Neary School boasts successful candy drive for troop care packages
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (11/9-11/13/15)
The Town’s online interface has a new look and enhanced functionality. Read the full article → from Southborough launches new “Virtual Town Hall” (aka website)
A controversial proposed 40B project at Park Central has been in the works since January 2013. Now residents are expressing concerned over a stepped up pace in the proceedings. Read the full article → from Residents concerned by ZBA’s increased pace on Park Central hearings
Breakneck Hill Farm will be moving the beloved herd off of conservation land this coming Sunday. They’ve invited the community to join them. Read the full article → from Belties leaving the pasture Sunday
Algonquin Girls Soccer beat out Wachusett for the Division 1 Central MA title. Read the full article → from Girls Soccer and Cheerleading competing in states
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: Planning Board, BOS, Regional School Committee, ZBA
Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Board of Selectmen were cited for an Open Meeting Law violation last spring. According to the article, its a charge that Chair John Rooney is disputing as inaccurate. Read the full article → from BOS Chair disputes AG citation for Open Meeting Law violation
Richard “Dick” T. Bessom, 81, passed away in the presence of family on Thursday November 12, 2015 at the Coleman House in Northborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard “Dick” T. Bessom, 81