I know a lot of readers were flitting in and out of Town this summer. So, you may have missed important news on deadlines for the special election this fall. Read the full article → from Reminder: Papers to run for Selectman due Sept 19 (for Nov 7th special election)
More postings of jobs in (or connected to) Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police Officer and more school jobs
The Historical Commission is has announced efforts to preserve Old Burial Ground headstones, which not only recorded Southborough History, but are considered folk art that “reflects the tastes, beliefs, and the lives of the residents of the Southborough over its first century and a half.” Read the full article → from Historical working to conserve Southborough’s Old Burial Ground
Two projects voters supported for recreation in Town have run into major problems. Read the full article → from Obstacles complicate projects for Choate and 911 fields
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning Board, Golf Course Committee, and Public Safety Building
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Economic Development Coordinator, Library temp and more school jobs (Updated)
This month, the Town announced a congratulations to one employee that is bittersweet for some of the community. The Library’s Hiedi Lindsey was promoted to the Town House. Lindsey accepted the post of Assistant Town Accountant. Read the full article → from Heidi Lindsey moving from Library to Town House (Say congrats and farewell Aug 22)
A group of Southborough parents is asking the community to chip in on efforts to reopen and enhance the playground at Harold E. Fay Memorial Field. Read the full article → from Parents raising money to enhance and complete Fayville Playground
If you are interested in serving on Southborough’s Board of Selectmen, Nomination papers become available tomorrow. Read the full article → from Pull nomination papers for Selectman; Nominations due Sept 19 for Nov 7th election
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Recreation on 9-11 Field, ZBA, and Public Safety Building
Twelve residents heeded the Town’s call for seven volunteers to the Golf Course Committee. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Golf Course Committee appointed; Land deal passed by House
Last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting included a presentation by David Parry on removing utility poles from Main Street. To Parry’s frustration, selectmen decided that more information is needed before they can consider ordering a feasibility study. And they continued to envision it as a potential future project, separate from Main Street reconstruction. Read the full article → from Selectmen on Main St Utility poles: More info needed before spending on Feasibility Study
EDC is asking everyone to weigh in on what we want the downtown Main Street area to be. The purpose is to help efforts to improve Southborough’s Downtown Business Village. Read the full article → from Town seeking “crucial” input from entire community to revitalize Downtown Business Village
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Golf Course Committee appointments; Proposal to remove Main St poles (Updated)