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Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events

The Tricentennial Committee presents: Mark your Calendars for an unforgettable year, 300 years in the making

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[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]

Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Save the Dates for Tricentennial Events

A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting

On October 17th, voters will be asked to revise the bylaws for the special permitted use

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In three meetings last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals asserted that a zoning bylaw headed to Special Town Meeting on October 17th would simply eliminate a time restriction on creating two-family homes. But for two downtown zoning Districts the change would go further than they have described. Read the full article → from A look at the Two-Family Housing change headed to Special Town Meeting

Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

SCAC has announced that they are short the number of members needed to conduct official business

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Last week, I shared a number of government committee vacancies in need of filling. That was initially prompted by the Town advertising for volunteers to join the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.

But what I hadn’t shared, and just learned, is that the SCAC “has only three active members and needs at least five members to conduct official business.” Read the full article → from Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

SHAC reopening with Gallery Reception on Saturday

The History & Arts Center is exhibiting "Calling Through the Darkness: Landscapes Real and Imagined"

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After a long closure, the Southborough History and Arts Center is scheduled to reopen to the public tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th.

The venue is inviting the public to an Opening Reception for its new art exhibit, Read the full article → from SHAC reopening with Gallery Reception on Saturday

ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Superintendent "appreciates the opportunity to provide a complete factual record surrounding the allegations"

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As I reported earlier this week, Algonquin Regional High School is in the national spotlight after Southborough parents publicly claimed that Algonquin staff secretly counseled their child to transition genders from a girl to a boy. Yesterday, the federal Dept of Education issued the announcement, “Trump Administration Investigates Massachusetts School District for Allegedly ‘Transitioning’ Student Without Parents’ Knowledge”.

A story by the Boston Herald quotes a response from NSBORO Superintendent Gregory Martineau. Read the full article → from ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Amazon holding public forum on plans to make drone deliveries in our area

Next Wednesday, the online shopping giant will hold a community forum in Westborough on drone deliveries that may landing soon on a lawn near you.

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Amazon Prime Air is promoting a nearby forum on their plans to deliver by drones out of Westborough. A recently presented map shows most of Southborough as in the zone that could soon receive flown deliveries. Read the full article → from Amazon holding public forum on plans to make drone deliveries in our area

Superintendent denies public allegations by parents

A Southborough couple's attorney claimed that Algonquin staff secretly transitioned their child's gender identity and reported parents to DCF because of their religious beliefs.

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In recent days, national media have picked up on claims publicly made by a Southborough couple against the state and Algonquin Regional High School. Last night, the district superintendent issued a statement rebutting some of the allegations.

The school can’t speak on specifics related to the case involving a former student (who is a minor). But it does refer to legal requirements to report abuse. And other reporting reveals that the student reported alleged physical abuse to a staff member.  Read the full article → from Superintendent denies public allegations by parents

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