It’s time to talk about vacancies in our town government again. Volunteering for a Town committee is a great way to participate in our community. Read the full article → from Vacancies: ZBA, Municipal Technology, and many more
Government
BOS: New contract for TA; seeking legal advice on Demolition Delay; and looking at Green Community
The Board of Selectmen held a shorter than typical meeting this week. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS: New contract for TA; seeking legal advice on Demolition Delay; and looking at Green Community
SYFS promoting Mental Health awareness
Southborough Youth and Family Services is taking Mental Health Awareness Month seriously. They are reaching out in hopes of helping those that struggle with issues, including depression. Read the full article → from SYFS promoting Mental Health awareness
Library honors retiring Trustee with Peggy Tuttle Award for Service Distinction
Last week, the library honored both a former, late employee’s memory and the commitment of a retiring Library Trustee. Read the full article → from Library honors retiring Trustee with Peggy Tuttle Award for Service Distinction
The week in government
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
Town Clerk candidates count on votes (Updated)
A crowded room of voters got the chance to hear from candidates for Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen last week. To give them all a fair share of the limelight, I split my coverage into two posts. This one focuses on the Town Clerk’s race. Read the full article → from Town Clerk candidates count on votes (Updated)
BOS candidates vie for votes
A crowded room of voters got the chance to hear from candidates for Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen this week. To give them all a fair share of the limelight, I’m splitting my coverage into two posts. This one will focus on the Board of Selectmen’s race. Read the full article → from BOS candidates vie for votes
Candidates Night video
A crowded room of voters got the chance to hear from candidates for Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen this week. Read the full article → from Candidates Night video
ZBA: Park Central agreement “close” and townhouses back on table; 84 Main St owner looking to develop B&B
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard from owners of two high-interest properties in town last night: Park Central and the Burnett/Garfield Estate. Read the full article → from ZBA: Park Central agreement “close” and townhouses back on table; 84 Main St owner looking to develop B&B
Brush burning season ends this Friday
The Southborough Fire Department is reminding residents that Friday is the last day of brush burning season. Read the full article → from Brush burning season ends this Friday
Town Election: Board of Health now uncontested (and don’t forget Candidates Night is Wed)
Another candidate has pulled out of a race for Town Election. Rose Mauro will be on the town ballot for Board of Health this spring. But she is publicly asking voters not to select it. Read the full article → from Town Election: Board of Health now uncontested (and don’t forget Candidates Night is Wed)
The week in government: Park Central back at ZBA, BOS to consider water rate increases; and Candidates Night
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: Park Central back at ZBA, BOS to consider water rate increases; and Candidates Night
Hydrant flushing this week – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing this week – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
SWL: Cow fund needs volunteers, a coordinator, and sustainable funding
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund asked supporters to join them at a public forum yesterday. Southborough Wicked Local covered the meeting. Read the full article → from SWL: Cow fund needs volunteers, a coordinator, and sustainable funding