Last week, I updated that the Budget Summit planned for this past Saturday was being postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th. I’m sharing those details along with an update on the situation that prompted the change. Read the full article → from Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
Meetings
Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”

Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
The week in government
Planning Board zoning hearings; Recreation Commission; RECC meetings and more

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Events this week
Trottier Musical, live music, Fungi hike, fundraisers for ARHS Best Buddies & Swim team, Free Throw Championship, Author Talk, TLT teen volunteer craft, Apex fun day, CPR training, Jr. College Planning Night, and more

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
The Select Board hopes that the revamped oversight board will succeed in making real progress on creating affordable housing opportunities in Southborough.
A recomposed committee to oversee Southborough’s Affordable Housing Trust was officially appointed this month. The “Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)” will meet for the second time tonight (in person only). Read the full article → from New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, and more

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Events this week
Family Game Night, Winter Sow events, MLK Jr Day Celebration, Young Scientists, Author Talk. Beauty & The Beast Jr, and Fungi Hike

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
The week in government (Updated)
Combined School Committees on bids for new bus contract, and more. (Regional School Committee meeting has been cancelled.)

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
Events this week (Updated)
Saturdays at Fay, Shelf Help, Crafting Jar Lanterns, Virtual talk with Author TJ Klune, Gardener's Pollinator talk, D&D, live music, game night, and more

Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday

Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Registration opens tomorrow morning for the January - February 2025 session of events and classes

The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Wednesday, January 8th) for programs this and next month. Here’s what they have in store for the senior community through February. Read the full article → from Sign up Wednesday for winter Senior Center programs
Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a celebration themed “Purpose, Partnership, and Power: The Path to Civic Well-being”

Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
“Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16

In ten days, the Gardeners are holding a special free talk. They hope you’ll join them to learn about the importance of supporting pollinators and how to do it. Read the full article → from “Save the Pollinators, Save the Planet”— Jan 16
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & Advisory on FY26 Capital expenses; MCAS Presentation to School Committee; and more

Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government