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
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The week in government
St. Mark's Street Park Working Group on park design plans; BOH on Algonquin turf field; ZBA and Conservation hearings; Historical updates on Doc Stone House and 5 Cordaville; 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 Works Planning Board delayed reaction to OML Complaint (Updated)
The Chair held his seat, defended long delayed posting of official minutes, and shrugged off Open Meeting Law violation complaint

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)
Art on the Trails 2023
Theme and details announced; Call for Art opens next week

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
Nominate a Community Hero
SYFS is asking the public to nominate someone deserving of the annual Wellness award for relevant service to our community

Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from Nominate a Community Hero
Kids asked to say YES! to Art
Art contest for Southborough children in grades 1-8 ask kids to express what they love about their hometown

A new art contest is encouraging 1st to 8th graders who live in Southborough to use art to share what they love about our town. “Youth Expressions of Southborough” contest asks for kids to submit artwork. Winning entries will be reproduced onto larger canvas to exhibit in local public spaces. Read the full article → from Kids asked to say YES! to Art
Sophomores: Apply to attend regional Youth Leadership conference
Southborough Rotary is offering its annual scholarship for 10th graders

The Southborough Rotary Club is seeking high school sophomores with demonstrated leadership abilities to attend a special 3-day conference. Read the full article → from Sophomores: Apply to attend regional Youth Leadership conference
The week in sports (Updated)
GonkPlex Forum tonight; Boys Swim wins League Championship and Girls Indoor Track came in 2nd place

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 (Updated)
Large power outage left many in the cold over weekend
Hundreds of residents lost power during the record lows and led to some burst pipes

Power outages in the region included an area of Pine Hill Road that impacted hundreds of residents during a record low freeze wave Friday and Saturday. Read the full article → from Large power outage left many in the cold over weekend
The week in government
Planning hearings on zoning changes; Public Works Planning Board; Select Board on agreements for St. Mark's land swap and Regional Dispatch, and designating SHOPC as Special Municipal Employees; School Committee

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
Obituary: Dorothy L. (Kachadorian) Gulachenski, 92

Dorothy L. (Kachadorian) Gulachenski, 92, of Southborough, and later Hyannis, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 29, 2023, with her family at her side after a courageous battle with Dementia. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy L. (Kachadorian) Gulachenski, 92
NSPAC Mini Golf Postponed

I just learned that tonight’s NSPAC fundraiser was postponed due to the extreme temperatures. Stay tuned for a new date to enjoy mini golf and other fun. Read the full article → from NSPAC Mini Golf Postponed
Winter Sow Seed Pickup moved to Sunday

Open Space Preservation Commission’s free seed pickup for Winter Sow 2023 has been rescheduled to Sunday. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup moved to Sunday
Wind Chill warning
Below zero winds all day, dipping to -34° overnight

National Weather Service is predicting brutal wind chills today and tomorrow. Our town should be spared the worst of it, but it wil still be a hazard for anyone underdressed for the weather. Read the full article → from Wind Chill warning