This week, CSX’s contractor finally conducted needed reconstruction of the Central Street railroad crossing. Read the full article → from CSX Central Street Crossing to reopen tonight
CSX Central Street Crossing to reopen tonight
Government
Reminder: Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu this morning & ARHS Drive Thru on Saturday
The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ today. (Registration is required – but as of writing this post, there were still available time slots.) And this Saturday, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Read the full article → from Reminder: Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu this morning & ARHS Drive Thru on Saturday
Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday
This week, the Southborough School Committee will hold a meeting to follow up on a promise made at the end of last school year. Its agenda is one item — a presentation by independent auditors. Read the full article → from Independent Auditor report on Neary investigation — Thursday
The week in government
Regional School Committee Meeting; Southborough School Committee - report from independent auditor
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
Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Oct 19
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, head to the DPW Garage a week from Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Oct 19
Tricentennial Committee to make the most of Heritage Day
The booth will offer free totes, historical-themed photo booth, & popcorn, plus raise funds through commemorative bricks, t-shirts, & raffle.
The committee working towards holding a big, yearlong celebration of the Town’s upcoming historic milestone will use Southborough’s Heritage Day to raise awareness and funds. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Committee to make the most of Heritage Day
Apply soon to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
The deadline to apply to receive support through this winter's giving program coordinated by SYFS is in two weeks
Every year, Southborough Youth & Family Services coordinates a program to support residents in need prior to the holidays. The deadline for residents to apply to be recipients is October 25th. Read the full article → from Apply soon to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
Sign up for Fall RAP 2
Registration closes in one week.
Registration is open for Southborough Recreation’s 2nd session of this school year’s RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) classes. Some programs have already filled up, and registration closes a week from today.
To avoid the programs you want most filling up before you can sign up (especially the first session of “RAP”), you’ll want to start exploring the options today. Read the full article → from Sign up for Fall RAP 2
The week in government
Planning Board on 250 Turnpike Rd, Select Board on Town Meeting dates, ZBA on 40Bs, 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
Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu on Oct 16 & ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 19
The Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ in less than two weeks. Registration is required. Days later, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu on Oct 16 & ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 19
Park Central Denial Decision posted (Updated)
As I previously reported, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the application for the rebooted version of a large 40B development at Park Central off of Flagg Road.
The legal justification for that decision is important, given that the developer’s threat to appeal. This week, the written decision was posted to the Town’s website. Read the full article → from Park Central Denial Decision posted (Updated)
Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
On Monday night, one of the public opponents who helped pressure the Select Board to withdraw from the Metrowest RECC in 2023, made the board’s case for rejoining it. Voters supported the plan. Read the full article → from Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
A small number of Southborough voters showed up to the second night of Special Town Meeting to take care of the unfinished business from night one. Here’s my quick recap. Read the full article → from Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
My take on the 2 hour MBTA Zoning Debate (Updated)
Last night, 611 voters showed up to the fall Special Town Meeting. Given the number who fled the building after the vote, it’s safe to say that the majority showed up to vote on Article 8 — the MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay Districts & Bylaw. Read the full article → from My take on the 2 hour MBTA Zoning Debate (Updated)