Last week, the Select Board held a public forum on two 40B projects proposed by Ferris Development. As usual, one of them drew much more negative feedback than the other. Read the full article → from Changes being made to proposed 250 Turnpike Road 40B
The following letter to the editor is from resident James Nichols-Worley to “elaborate on” his public comment in favor of two 40B projects and “draw attention to a double-standard between multi-unit developments and Southborough’s current housing stock of mainly single-family homes.” Read the full article → from Letter: Two Standards of Development in Southborough
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
I have another update on the migrant families being temporarily sheltered in Southborough. I was asked to share a request for support from Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I’m told they are specifically low on a few food items. Read the full article → from CERT asking for specific food donations for Migrant Families
Paul D. Kirk, 60, of Southborough died suddenly Monday, August 7, 2023, at his summer home in West Harwich. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul D. Kirk, 60
This summer, St. Mark’s School announced the successful hiring of a new Head of School — but not for this school year. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s announces “Next” Head of School
Bruce Alan Bartlett passed away at his home in Sterling on July 28, 2023 at the age of 65. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the oldest son of Joan (Batchelder) Bartlett and the late Edward Bartlett. Bruce was pre-deceased by the love of his life, his wife Lori (Heon) Bartlett in 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bruce Alan Bartlett, 65
Work is kicking off this summer for a small addition to the Southborough Senior Center. So, it’s a good time to give an overdue update on overlapping Town facilities projects. Read the full article → from Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update
Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission have created an easier way to support families “temporarily housed in Southborough”. Read the full article → from Friends of SYC seeking financial donations to help Migrant families
Paul K. Ferguson, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 30, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul K. Ferguson, 64
Late last week, Southborough officials learned that 60 asylum seekers (including infants and children) were put up at a hotel in our town. Now they are sharing news on how our community can help by donating specific items from a registry. (No cash or gift cards.) Read the full article → from Collection drive for Migrant families in Southborough
The Taxation Aid Committee asked me to promote their need for new members. Looking at the list of other vacancies in town, there are currently over 40 other openings. So, I’m sharing all of those opportunities to support Southborough. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Taxation Aid, Tricentennial, and much 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
So far, the board’s follow through on holding a forum on the proposed developments is this unpromoted agenda item in their regular meeting. Read the full article → from “Public Forum” for 40B proposals on Tuesday