As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day Ceremony & Town hours
An update and clarification on the Planning Board’s invitation to the public. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping all 50 acres on Wednesday
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 Cable Committee needs new members. And this week, the Town’s Veterans’ Grave Officer resigned. Plus, the Select Board approved the charge for a new committee.
Here are details on those and other volunteer vacancies in our Town’s government. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Cable Committee, Veterans’ Graves Officer, 21 Highland committee and more
The Planning Board has put out another call for residents to take part in the Town’s work on new zoning to increase “by-right” multi-family housing development options in Southborough. Read the full article → from MBTA Zoning Mapping sessions Nov 1 & 8 (Updated)
At last night’s meeting, member Al Hamilton called for an independent audit be conducted of the controversial project for the park and road construction project at St, Mark’s Street. Read the full article → from Select Board member calls for audit of St. Mark’s Street & Park project (Updated)
The Town Administrator’s office asked me to share with readers their new newsletter for residents/the community.
While I’m at it, I’m also sharing information about a misleading image some readers may be seeing when they visit the Town website. Read the full article → from Town newsletter & communications
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of art with “friends, fun, and self-care.” Read the full article → from Register to enjoy a night of Mindful Art
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
Officials are rejoicing that the project that put them at odds with vocal critics is finally close to completion two years after digging started. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Park (and street) project back on track
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, head to the DPW Garage this Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Saturday
Last week, the Select Board voted to shift from offering retired Town employees 5 health plan options to just one. The consolidation is expected to save money for both the Town and the retirees while offering better benefits. But some former employees publicly worried that the pitch is too good to be true. Read the full article → from Town consolidating Retiree health insurance plans
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 to get your family’s “Winter Wishes” granted
The Library is collecting community feedback on its building and “the services, amenities, and space” it provides. There is one last public forum (over zoom) and an online survey. Read the full article → from Share your opinions on the Library Building