Prepare for potential power outages due to a winter storm headed our way. Read the full article → from Winter Storm Warning (Updated)
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 (Updated)
This morning, the Town issued an alert that Pine Hill Road is closed at Parmenter Road and Greystone Way. The closure was made by National Grid to work on lines Read the full article → from Road Closure alert: Pine Hill Rd at Greystone Way & Paramenter Rd
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
Two more candidates have pulled papers to run for the Select Board this spring. Read the full article → from Election Update: Select Board race becoming competitive; Pull papers by the 17th (Updated)
Today, I received a press release from the Mass chapter of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). They are advising how towns should address this week’s ruling by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court that Southborough’s comment policy is “unconstitutional” Read the full article → from Responses to SJC Ruling on Select Board comment policy
Both the Southborough Food Pantry and a new Southborough Free Fridge are seeking contributions to support community members in need. Read the full article → from Support the Food Pantry & Free Fridge
This letter to the editor from resident Carl Guyer describes the plight of elm trees and encouraging others “to take time to admire the large Elm tree on Parkerville Road before it is gone”. Read the full article → from Letter: Ode to Trees
This week, public performances of Algonquin’s winter play are taking place in the high school’s Black Box Theater. Read the full article → from Satirical Comedy on stage at Algonquin
The public is invited to join the Rotary Club of Southborough to hear from a guest speaker next week. A representative from the Metrowest Women’s Fund will discuss findings from their study on middle school girls and how the community can help. Read the full article → from Metrowest Women’s Fund on middle school girls’ needs
In a case that has made national news (and is likely to again), the state’s Supreme Court ruled that Southborough’s public comment policy created by the Select Board is “unconstitutional” in Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Select Board comment policy “unconstitutional” according to SJC
Charles A. “Charlie” Keller, 81, of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles Keller, 81
An update on ARHS teams and athletes competing in post season tournaments. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 11