This week, the Select Board postponed a vote on a new legal agreement with St. Mark’s School related to the park, street, and parking lot project. Read the full article → from Select Board reconsidering terms of St. Mark’s land swap agreement (Updated)
News
Police announce arrests made in sex “trafficking” sting
Today, the Southborough Police Department issued a press release about a joint “operation” at a Southborough hotel that resulted in four arrests. Read the full article → from Police announce arrests made in sex “trafficking” sting
Apply for the PILOT Committee (Updated)
The Town is starting to form - but hasn't promoted - the Committee approved by Town Meeting
Nothing has yet been advertised (or is even shown as possible) for residents to apply for seats on the Town’s new PILOT Committee. Yet, at this week’s meeting, the Select Board Chair indicated they were waiting for more people to apply. Read the full article → from Apply for the PILOT Committee (Updated)
Register for free Narcan Training at the Library
Southborough Public Health is offering free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
This month, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Register for free Narcan Training at the Library
’23 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated Again)
Register now for seed pickup this Sunday morning and/or Workshop on Sunday afternoon
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’23 Winter Sow program to grow native seedlings (for free) (Updated Again)
Diaper Drive
Southborough Rotary is collecting diapers for families in need.
Southborough Rotary Club and a member’s salon are working together again to support families in need.
This time, the community is encouraged to donate diapers in sizes 4-6. Read the full article → from Diaper Drive
Town reopening DPW Superintendent search
The selected finalist rejected the position; Select Board is engaging a recruiter
Last night, the Select Board announced that the finalist they had selected for Southborough Public Works Superintendent has decided to stay where he is. Read the full article → from Town reopening DPW Superintendent search
Obituary: Andrew Seto, 53
Andrew Seto, 53, of Southborough, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his home in Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Andrew Seto, 53
Love your Library: Donate Online to the Friends
The Friends of the Southborough Library has launched donation by PayPal
Since one of the other hats I wear is President of The Friends of the Southborough Library, I’m excited to share our latest news.
We have finally launched an option to donate to the Friends through PayPal Read the full article → from Love your Library: Donate Online to the Friends
Rep Donaghue holding local office hours – Friday
Our new State Rep is also promoting having already sponsored/filed several bills.
Residents are invited to take advantage of local Office Hours in Southborough this Friday afternoon for State Representative Kate Donaghue.
The newly sworn in Representative for our district also shared information on the bills she has already sponsored or cosponsored. Read the full article → from Rep Donaghue holding local office hours – Friday
Police Update: Lt Appointment; School Officer retiring and more
Former finalist for Chief recommended as 2nd-in-command; DARE Officer's retirement, and statement about video of Memphis police brutality
Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint the Police Lieutenant with the recommendation to promote Sgt Sean McCarthy. Officer Kevin Landry’s retirement has been announced. Read the full article → from Police Update: Lt Appointment; School Officer retiring and more
State Police searched reservoir in Southborough for missing person
A search of the Sudbury Reservoir near the Marlborough border didn't turn up any evidence on the man missing since January 22nd.
The police are searching for a missing man from Ware, last seen nine days ago in Marlborough near the Southborough border. Anyone with information is asked to contact Marlborough Police. Read the full article → from State Police searched reservoir in Southborough for missing person
The week in sports
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
The week in government
Select Board on FY24Budget and St Mark's land swap agreement; Council on Aging on mission and priorities
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