The Board of Health is inviting the public to a forum tonight with former BOH Chair, Dr. Louis Fazen. Read the full article → from Join Board of Health forum “From Invisible to Indispensable (In One Pandemic)” – tonight
Government
Downtown District zoning: Compromise reached on the allowed mix in mixed-use

Last night, selectmen voted to approve bringing a revised version of the Downtown District zoning bylaw to Town Meeting voters in less than two weeks. It accepts compromises reached between the Planning Board and the Economic Development Committee. Read the full article → from Downtown District zoning: Compromise reached on the allowed mix in mixed-use
Covid Update: 17 cases in two weeks
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 17 cases in two weeks
The week in government: Planning Board Hearing on Downtown District zoning, Regional School Committee Meeting, 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: Planning Board Hearing on Downtown District zoning, Regional School Committee Meeting, and more
Chestnut Hill Farm’s Fall Fun on the Farm Sundays in October – and other fall events (Updated)
Events at the farm this fall include after school programs, special hikes, and Sunday fun.
It’s time for an update on what The Trustees of Reservations have in store at the Southborough farm over the next few months. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm’s Fall Fun on the Farm Sundays in October – and other fall events (Updated)
Deer hunting season open: Trail hikers encouraged to wear “Blaze Orange”
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing the Town’s and state’s warnings that hikers to take caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: Trail hikers encouraged to wear “Blaze Orange”
Covid Update: 41 cases in NSBORO schools in less than 2 weeks

An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 41 cases in NSBORO schools in less than 2 weeks
The week in government: School Committee Meeting 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: School Committee Meeting and more
BOS stood by its vote on Downtown zoning; Advisory warns voters wary of multi-family housing
This week, the Economic Development Committee failed to convince the Board of Selectmen to walk back changes to the proposed Downtown District zoning bylaw. Later, an Advisory Committee member predicted that an aspect EDC, BOS and Planning haven’t been discussing will sink the Special Town Meeting Article. Read the full article → from BOS stood by its vote on Downtown zoning; Advisory warns voters wary of multi-family housing
Southborough participating in study on regionalizing police & fire dispatch
A state funded study will look at the potential for a regional public safety dispatch center. Southborough is among the five towns that will be included. Read the full article → from Southborough participating in study on regionalizing police & fire dispatch
ALS One Golf fundraiser this Saturday – Monday

Heritage Day weekend will be the Town’s 3rd annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS One Golf fundraiser this Saturday – Monday
Covid Booster Clinic for eligible seniors

The Board of Health is putting on a clinic for Southborough seniors eligible to start receiving Covid Booster shots. Read the full article → from Covid Booster Clinic for eligible seniors
Covid Update (Updated)
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update (Updated)
The week in government: Historical on proposed Rules & Regs for Demolition Delay bylaw; BOS and EDC on Downtown District Bylaw

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: Historical on proposed Rules & Regs for Demolition Delay bylaw; BOS and EDC on Downtown District Bylaw