A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/23 – 6/29/14): Advisory on DPW budget and ZBA on Park Central and Mooney Field
At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen made minor changes to Transfer Station policies for the new year. But they charged a town committee with digging into possibilities for overhauling the way the town handles trash disposal. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)
This summer, libraries across the country will be trying to excite children about both reading and science. The Southborough Library is no exception. Read the full article → from Summer Reading entertainers and activities make reading and science fun with Fizz! Boom! Read!
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying today at half staff in honor of Lance Corporal, Andrew J. Kraynick. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2014
Two athletes out of Southborough that made it big in college sports made the news recently. And some passionate color commentary was contributed to share on the success of younger athletes playing in town. Read the full article → from Roundup of hometown athletes: NE Hall of fame selection, shooting for Celtics, and AAA champs
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: Parents’ Night Out, Harbor Cruise, Coffeehouse concert and parish picnic
At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen Meeting, the Board was scheduled to appoint a new member to the Planning Board. They were also slated to reappoint a member of the Zoning board of Appeals. Neither of those appointments occurred. Read the full article → from BOS: Vote to fill Planning Board and ZBA vacancies on July 15th; ZBA applicants sought (Updated)
Witnesses report that a rollover occured when a driver ran the red light at White Bagely Road and hit another car. Read the full article → from SWL: Rollover on Rte 9 by White Bagley, 4 injured
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Last night, MassDOT held a public hearing on the Main Street reconstruction project. Just over 60 residents were in attendance to hear and/or be heard. Read the full article → from Main St hearing: Some common ground; public comments will be considered until June 28th
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 latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (6/13 – 6/16/14): Arrests for destruction and violence, plus safety warnings
Last night, the Main Street Design Working Group presented their findings to the Board of Selectmen. The group was in near consensus with each other, but not always with the plan, or with Selectmen. Read the full article → from Main Street Design Group releases findings: Recommended changes and areas of dispute