The Rotary Club of Southborough is raising fund again to help people in need. This time, their focus on on victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Read the full article → from Rotary seeking donations for disaster relief in Turkey and Syria
Tonight, the Southborough Select Board is holding a special meeting. The main purpose is to consider, and potentially vote on, the IMA (Inter-Municipal Agreement) to set up a Dispatch Center other MetroWest towns.
Now they’ll be discussing what to do with the number of Towns whittled down to just three. Read the full article → from Select Board tonight on Regional Dispatch IMA (Updated)
This morning, I posted the job posting for a new Building Commissioner. For those looking for more context on why we need one, I’m following up with those details. Read the full article → from Town recruiting new Building Commissioner
More jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
This letter to the editor from resident Jack Barron provides his summary of the “chain of events” related to the St Mark’s Street and park construction project and welcomes community comments. Read the full article → from Letter: St. Mark’s Street & Park Timeline
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
It’s an announcement that we always knew was coming. (In fact, I’m surprised it took this long.) But it won’t be welcome news to those who had hoped to find a way to preserve the historic building that housed the police station. Read the full article → from St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
Open Space Preservation is offering a second round of free seed pickup for those who want to support pollinators by nurturing native plants. Read the full article → from Winter Sow – Round 2 this week
Shirley J. (Bleich) Hutchinson, 90, longtime resident of Southborough, MA, passed away in her sleep on Friday, February 10th. Read the full article → from Obituary: Shirley J. (Bleich) Hutchinson, 90
I’m sharing an update on the latest developments — and providing more context on questions publicly raised about the former DPW Superintendent’s communications with MassDOT. Read the full article → from St Mark’s Park Update and More Questions
Jake Walter, 90, of Southborough, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jake Walter, 90
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
On Monday, the Public Works Planning Board held an overdue meeting for the purpose of responding to an Open Meeting Law Complaint about minutes that weren’t timely posted.
With 2 of the 5 members firmly in his corner, Bill Boland retained his seat after protracted debate about the responsibilities of the Board and the seriousness of the violation complaint. Read the full article → from Public Works Planning Board delayed reaction to OML Complaint (Updated)
Starting next week, artists can submit proposals to be part of 2023 Art on the Trails. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails 2023