A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/2/13-8/7/13): police chief search committee and filling Planning Board vacancy
Here are some highlights of free events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Free events this week (9/2/13-9/7/13): One Book movie event and free fitness classes (Updated)
International Cultural Exchange Services is seeking hosts for foreign exchange students this fall. Read the full article → from Welcoming new students: Foreign exchange program opportunities
The Zoning Board of Appeals, lawyers, and residents argued on Wednesday about ZBA’s authority to make a decision over permitting a private company to build a 55+ development. Zoning bylaws were alternately described as “clear” and “clear as mud”. The ZBA approved the Stonebrook development plans with caveats. Read the full article → from ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board
Enjoy these pictures submitted by proud Southborough parents. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Back to school
The Senior Center is offering a new bi-weekly art series through September and October in conjunction with Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA. The series will be capped off by a field trip to the museum. Read the full article → from Senior Center offers art lunch series and a field trip
SOLF is looking for art that will create “interesting visual surprises along the trail.” Read the full article → from Call for Art: SOLF invites Southborough to celebrate with “Art on the Trails”
Southborough ranked 30 out of 147 in Boston Magazine’s rankings of Best Schools in Boston. Read the full article → from Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
Adult Yoga and Senior Fitness are both offering a free introductory class the first week of September. Read the full article → from Upcoming free trial fitness and yoga classes next week
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/20/13-8/26/13)
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
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: town issues
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: non-political