Town Planner Jennifer Burney blogged an update on a project that’s been kicking around for a few years – Ila Bella, formerly known as Rossi Estates. Read the full article → from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates begins clearing for construction Monday
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Kid reporter at it again: Athlete, cheerleaders and an interview that Trumps the rest

Southborough’s cub reporter Shayna Rose has been at it again. She has three more interviews under her belt worth sharing. One clearly Trumps the rest. Read the full article → from Kid reporter at it again: Athlete, cheerleaders and an interview that Trumps the rest
Planning Board approves turf addition and keeping morning hours at SYS/Fay athletic field

Above: Youth soccer will be adding a turf field to Fay School’s athletic field complex. To chagrin of neighbors (and perhaps some parents), weekend morning play will continue to be allowed. (Image from Google Maps) Last month, the Planning Board continued a hearing on permits for adding a turf playing area at Fay School’s athletic Read the full article → from Planning Board approves turf addition and keeping morning hours at SYS/Fay athletic field
Isolated break in water service yesterday morning
A reader informed me that her home and neighbors lost water in the wee hours of Thursday morning. She wondered if it was due to the Route 9 construction, and shouldn’t the Department of Public Works have notified residents to be prepared. It turns out that while it may have been related to the project Read the full article → from Isolated break in water service yesterday morning
Commuter news: Train delays and roadwork details on Rte 30 Causeway (and other projects)

More details on next week’s road projects and local coverage of delays on our commuter rail line. Read the full article → from Commuter news: Train delays and roadwork details on Rte 30 Causeway (and other projects)
The week in government: Planning Board on SYS/Fay field, Main St Design on crosswalks, and Health on eradicating a beaver

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 on SYS/Fay field, Main St Design on crosswalks, and Health on eradicating a beaver
More roadwork announced: Boston Road, Central Street, Pleasant Street and more

The DPW just announced more roadwork updates. Streets under construction (or soon to be) are Boston Road (Rte 30 from East Main to Central Street), Central Street, Breakneck Hill Road, Cherry and Pleasant Streets Read the full article → from More roadwork announced: Boston Road, Central Street, Pleasant Street and more
Recap of St. Mark’s School meeting on solar project

According to the Community Advocate, neighbors to St. Mark’s applaud the school’s initiative to install solar panels, just not on the proposed Sears Road site. Read the full article → from Recap of St. Mark’s School meeting on solar project
BOS meeting notes: Rte. 9 water main replacement to begin next month, pollinator habitat seeking water connection, and more

No major news to cover out of this week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. But I’ll share what was discussed and approved. Read the full article → from BOS meeting notes: Rte. 9 water main replacement to begin next month, pollinator habitat seeking water connection, and more
Town Planner blogging news on St. Mark’s solar, SHOPC, and Capasso Farms

Good news for those of you who have been asking the Town to improve open communications.
A little tweety bird informed me that our Town Planner now has her own blog. Read the full article → from Town Planner blogging news on St. Mark’s solar, SHOPC, and Capasso Farms
The week in government: Affordable Housing and BOS

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: Affordable Housing and BOS
Senior housing needs forum – September 23
The Town of Southborough is inviting its senior residents to tell them about their housing needs. Read the full article → from Senior housing needs forum – September 23
Road construction updates: Breakneck Hill work to start Mon/Tues; Eastbrook Farm delay, and more

The Town of Southborough posted an update on road projects Read the full article → from Road construction updates: Breakneck Hill work to start Mon/Tues; Eastbrook Farm delay, and more
SWL: Cappasso Farm discussing development options with town

Talks have begun on another potential change to the town landscape. This week, a town committee heard from the family behind one of the last remaining parcels of farmland in town – the Capassos. Read the full article → from SWL: Cappasso Farm discussing development options with town