Southborough Wicked Local reports on two items of business at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Both relate to the board’s desire to strengthen the town’s economic development. Read the full article → from BOS encouraging economic development
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ZBA grants Ken’s Foods 24×7 approval with conditions

This week, Ken’s Foods returned to the Zoning Board of Appeals for clarification on their special permit. The business requested permission to operate on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis. In a public hearing, neighbors continued to argue that the business is already too loud and disruptive to their lives. Read the full article → from ZBA grants Ken’s Foods 24×7 approval with conditions
SPD initiates new business resource program; seeks business community feedback
New business resource program seeks to improve police services to the commercial division of the community Read the full article → from SPD initiates new business resource program; seeks business community feedback
Roundup of professional news: “New” Library Director, doctors merge, busy attorney, underground kitchen and fingerprinting brains

I’m rounding up recent stories and some that fell through the cracks this summer. The common thread here is Southborough-related businesses and professionals. Read the full article → from Roundup of professional news: “New” Library Director, doctors merge, busy attorney, underground kitchen and fingerprinting brains
Roundup of government news: Humanitarian work, alcohol licenses, and red tape hurts house sellers

It’s time for a roundup of local media coverage on what our elected officials have been up to. (Don’t worry, this isn’t another flurry of press releases.) Read the full article → from Roundup of government news: Humanitarian work, alcohol licenses, and red tape hurts house sellers
Seniors: 23rd annual golf outing seeks donations; save the date

The Southborough Senior Center (SSC) is in need of sponsors and raffle prize donations for its 23rd annual Falconi Golf Outing. Read the full article → from Seniors: 23rd annual golf outing seeks donations; save the date
Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
An update from the EDC on their work as stewards of the town economy. And analysis of the town’s economy over the past 3 decades. Read the full article → from Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
Volunteers needed for Summer Nights

The annual Summer Nights festival relies on volunteers. So, Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department is calling on community members to help out. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Summer Nights
Sponsors needed for Summer Nights 2014

Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department is reaching out to local businesses. The group is seeking sponsors for Southborough Summer Nights. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for Summer Nights 2014
Roundup of business news: Conflict minerals, best place to work is here in town, and auctioning armor

These Southboro based businesses made headlines recently. Read the full article → from Roundup of business news: Conflict minerals, best place to work is here in town, and auctioning armor
Southborough Entrepreneurs’ Roundtable – register by Monday
Two Southborough business owners asked me to invite local entrepreneurs to a free roundtable breakfast on May 27th. Read the full article → from Southborough Entrepreneurs’ Roundtable – register by Monday
Town businesses share their news: Office collects for homeless and society honors 150 years

Two businesses based in town asked me to share their recent accomplishments. Read the full article → from Town businesses share their news: Office collects for homeless and society honors 150 years
Town Tweets: Bridge St bridge opening soon, Starbucks temporarily closing

If you aren’t on twitter, or don’t follow @17 common, you likely missed these announcements from the town today. Read the full article → from Town Tweets: Bridge St bridge opening soon, Starbucks temporarily closing
Southborough Medical Group opens new specialty suite at Newton Street on Monday

This Monday, February 10, they are opening another new specialty suite. Read the full article → from Southborough Medical Group opens new specialty suite at Newton Street on Monday