For readers who didn’t realize that Arbor Day would fall on April 26th, it’s unlikely that you’ll rush out to plant a tree today. But you can honor the day by making plans to support the Town’s tree hugging efforts. Read the full article → from Celebrating Arbor Day (Updated)
This week, the Select Board discussed the next steps and costs for dealing with contamination at a Town owned site on Atwood Road where they had been hoping to build a small Affordable Housing project. Read the full article → from Town owned parcel confirmed as contaminated with lead
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is here. With a race for the board that represents the executive branch of Town government, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Reminder: Tonight is Candidates’ Night
An update on new rates and other news related to the Town’s water system. Read the full article → from Water System & Rates Update
A member of the Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee shared news that the fund for the Town Scholarship is “down this year”. They are seeking community support to help make college more affordable for some deserving students. Read the full article → from Donate to support Town Scholarships
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
The council on Aging is seeking input to help them plan for future programs and services to offer through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Senior Center Survey due by April 30th
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place next week. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing begins Monday
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
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by our district’s state senator. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th. Read the full article → from 43rd Annual Senior Conference (Updated)
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
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, April 25th. With two contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Election & Candidates’ Night Update (Updated)
Pending a successful contract negotiations and full background check — Southborough’s next Fire Chief will be Andrew Puntini of Ashland. Read the full article → from Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
Last night, the Select Board interviewed three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted