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
Obituary: Paul D. Kirk, 60
News
St. Mark’s announces “Next” Head of School
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
Obituary: Bruce Alan Bartlett, 65
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
Senior Center renovation and municipal building plan update
The Senior Center's interim addition project is underway. Here's what's on the horizon for building projects for our public schools, library, and a potential "Community Center".
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 SYC seeking financial donations to help Migrant families
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
Obituary: Paul K. Ferguson, 64
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
Collection drive for Migrant families in Southborough
The Town is asking community members who want to help new "asylum-seeking" families in town to contribute items from a gift registry.
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
Seeking members for Taxation Aid, Tricentennial, and much more
Several Town committees/boards have vacant seats.
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
The week in government
Select Board forum on 40Bs at 120 & 250 Turnpike Rd 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
“Public Forum” for 40B proposals on Tuesday
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
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
Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Southborough's Elderly Nutrition Program is looking for drivers to volunteer for a weekly route or as a backup
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Drop off instruments to be “upcycled” (Updated)
A pediatric dentist in town is collecting instruments for a non-profit that distributes them to children in need and veterans.
Does your family have instruments that nobody plays anymore?
A Southborough business owner asked me to help spread the word about her efforts to collect musical instruments for a non-profit. Read the full article → from Drop off instruments to be “upcycled” (Updated)
Select Board’s “Community Development” Goals
Goals touch on housing, a 40B, economic development, the Tricentennial, and
The goals and tasks include efforts to develop Affordable Housing, improve communications with the business community, get planning underway for the Town’s Tricentennial, and support the growing senior population. Read the full article → from Select Board’s “Community Development” Goals