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PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)

by Beth Melo on

As I’ve previously posted, the PreK-8 School Building Committee is scheduled to present its findings to the Select Board this Tuesday.

They have a lot of data to share, and a member reached out to get started. Read the full article → from PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)

Forum on proposed Costco project — next Thursday

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board is inviting the public to join them at a Public Forum with a Q&A on the proposed project to bring a Costco to the old EMC campus behind Madison Place.

Unlike recent public meetings and hearings on the zoning amendments proposed by Atlantic, this evening will focus on the project the new zoning is intended to make possible. Read the full article → from Forum on proposed Costco project — next Thursday

Fall Town Meeting Update: Planning & Advisory supportive of IP Zoning change for EMC/Costco parcel

Most Planning Board and Advisory Committee members voiced support for the updated version of a proposed zoning bylaw that could allow building a Costco on a singled out parcel in the Industrial Park Zone. Just don't call it "spot zoning".

by Beth Melo on

Monday night, an attorney for Capital Group Properties, which owns the Park Central parcel north of Route 9, argued that a proposed amendment to Industrial Park zoning is illegal “spot zoning”.

Planning Board members disagreed, siding with the developer (Atlantic Management) who is proposing the zoning change. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Update: Planning & Advisory supportive of IP Zoning change for EMC/Costco parcel

Visual Storytelling through Street Signs and Fashion — Reception Oct 18th

A new photography exhibit about empowering women's voices will open downtown this month.

by Beth Melo on
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Two Southborough women are working together on a “groundbreaking” photography exhibit focusing on the “tension” between fashion and a woman’s right to control her personal space. The exhibit scheduled to be displayed downtown for one week later month. Read the full article → from Visual Storytelling through Street Signs and Fashion — Reception Oct 18th

Safety instruction classes through Southborough Rec

A week from Wednesday, 9-11 yr olds can learn how to be safe when home alone. Rec is also offering courses for babysitting and CPR.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Recreation is again offering classes for tweens and teens to learn about how to safely take care of themselves or others, and a course that teens and adults can also take advantage of to learn how to respond in an emergency. Read the full article → from Safety instruction classes through Southborough Rec

Register by Thursday for a Heritage Day Booth (or to march) (Updated Parade Cancelled – other details TBD)

by Beth Melo on

[Updated (10/10/2025 4:27 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]

Southborough’s big annual community festival and parade takes place in less than two weeks, on Monday, October 13th.

A quick alert for those thinking about exhibiting at the event, or marching in the parade, the registration deadline for both activities is this Thursday, October 2nd. Read the full article → from Register by Thursday for a Heritage Day Booth (or to march) (Updated Parade Cancelled – other details TBD)

SPD pressing charges against resident for alleged lewdness and indecent exposure on Parkerville Rd

by Beth Melo on

On Saturday evening, the public safety officials responded to reports of a naked man on Parkerville Road. According to a press release issued this morning, alleged a 40 year old Southborough resident had taken narcotics and was “experiencing a mental health crisis.” The resident was taken to a hospital, but is also being charged by the SPD for “lewdness” and indecent exposure. Read the full article → from SPD pressing charges against resident for alleged lewdness and indecent exposure on Parkerville Rd

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