The Select Board officially rescinded their 2017 Public Comment policy and adopted a new one. During the discussions, it appeared members forgot they had already adopted a replacement policy. Read the full article → from Select Board adopts new Public Comment Policy
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Flag Policy compromise
The Revolutionary War flags will be displayed at specific times of the year, outside of the Old Burial Ground.
Last month, the Select Board voted to revise its Flag Policy with another compromise. Read the full article → from Flag Policy compromise
Update on proposed new 40B projects
Ferris Development seeking site eligibility approval for 120 Turnpike Rd. Comments at June meeting were more critical of to-be-filed 250 Turnpike Rd project
A month ago, Town officials heard a presentation on two 40B projects that Ferris Development plans to pursue. An application for site eligibility has been submitted for one with public feedback due by the end of July.
Here are my highlights of the June discussion and the updated status. Read the full article → from Update on proposed new 40B projects
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
The week in government
Planning on Fayville Hall site plan; Joint tree hearing; Select Board new Public Comment policy; boards on comments for proposed 40B at 120 Turnpike Road; 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
Nancy Sacco and Leah Selleck honored for service to the Town
Nancy Sacco received the Doc Stone Award and Leah Selleck the Peggy Tuttle Award.
This spring, the Dr. Timothy P. Stone Award was given to resident Nancy Sacco (RN, BSN) and the Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction was given to Southborough Library staff member Leah Selleck. Read the full article → from Nancy Sacco and Leah Selleck honored for service to the Town
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Goes Solar
Residents who created a community victory garden found a solution to making it greener. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Goes Solar
St. Mark’s Street Park continues to divide officials (Updated)
Select Board and Planning members debate process and whether officials have broken their word.
Town Counsel has advised the Select Board that the park plans don’t require Site Plan Review by the Planning Board. At their most recent Planning Board meeting, members rebuked the Select Board. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Street Park continues to divide officials (Updated)
SPD warning about “Sextortion”
The Southborough Police Department are trying to educate parents in the community about “Sextortion” — an online crime in which people (especially youth) are manipulated and extorted into providing sexual images. Read the full article → from SPD warning about “Sextortion”
Celebrating Parks & Rec month (Updated)
Southborough is offering Free/Discounted fun throughout July
This week, Southborough Recreation announced special free and discounted outdoor events being offered in July. Read the full article → from Celebrating Parks & Rec month (Updated)
Obituary: Gemma Sayree Bhisitkul, aged 12
Gemma Sayree Bhisitkul, aged 12, died on July 1, 2023 at her home in Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gemma Sayree Bhisitkul, aged 12
The week in government
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
CA: St. Anne’s Parish working on expansion
St. Anne’s Parish is moving ahead with a project to expand the church. According to the Community Advocate, the church recently interviewed architects and contractors and is planning to proceed with a physical expansion of the church. Read the full article → from CA: St. Anne’s Parish working on expansion
Sports Clinics taught by ARHS coaches/players
Kids entering grades K-9 have options for Field Hockey, Softball, Baseball, and Basketball
I learned about more choices for sports clinics/camps this summer that are taught by Algonquin Regional coaches and/or players. The youth sports programs cover baseball, softball, basketball, and field hockey. Read the full article → from Sports Clinics taught by ARHS coaches/players