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
The week in government
Planning Board, School Committee, and more
News
Raising Resilient Kids: No Such Thing As A Bad Feeling
Southborough is offering a speaker series for Northborough and Southborough parents/guardians of kids of all ages.
Southborough’s Public Health Department is continuing to hold expert talks for parents about “Raising Resilient Kids”.
The next session on January 12th will focus on avoiding our best intentions backfiring. Read the full article → from Raising Resilient Kids: No Such Thing As A Bad Feeling
Select Board Settles for Stoughton’s Water & Sewer Super as New DPW Head
Board agreed neither finalist was perfect for Southborough's needs but that that supporting a solid candidate's growth was less risky than going back out to market
This morning, the Select Board interviewed the two finalists to fill the vacant position of Southborough DPW Superintendent. The Board ultimately agreed to hire their preferred candidate and plan to offer him the support necessary to get up to speed in the areas where he has less experience than desired. Read the full article → from Select Board Settles for Stoughton’s Water & Sewer Super as New DPW Head
Postponed – Free Throw contest for kids – January 23 (Updated-Again)
Knights of Columbus' annual contest for 9-14 year olds will again offer a chance at state glory
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Postponed – Free Throw contest for kids – January 23 (Updated-Again)
Apply for Corridor Nine scholarships for business degree/certificate
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $16K in scholarships to award this spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Read the full article → from Apply for Corridor Nine scholarships for business degree/certificate
Select Board may select new DPW head on Friday morning
This morning, I posted that a big interview by the Select Board was indefinitely postponed. Shortly after, a revised agenda for Friday morning’s pre-scheduled Select Board meeting was posted. It changed the time to 9:15 am and added the interviews. The agenda would also allow the Board to make their final decision tomorrow. For the Read the full article → from Select Board may select new DPW head on Friday morning
DPW Superintendent interviews postponed to Friday (Updated)
An update on the Finalists for the job, criticism of the process, and a Select Board defense of the outgoing Public Works chief.
Last night, the Select Board was scheduled to interview two finalists for Department of Public Works Superintendent and potentially vote on an appointment. Instead the meeting was postponed to Friday morning. Read the full article → from DPW Superintendent interviews postponed to Friday (Updated)
Sing with gusto: Local choruses beckon (Updated)
Community Choruses are getting ready for another new season of rehearsals
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Sing with gusto: Local choruses beckon (Updated)
The week in sports
Titans racked up tourney triumphs over the break
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 to interview/appoint DPW chief finalists, Historical Commission Hearing on 5 Cordaville Rd demolition permit, 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
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance.
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
What’s closed over the long weekend
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s closed over the long weekend
Obituary: Emily Elizabeth “Betty” Morrison, 93
Emily Elizabeth “Betty” Morrison, 93 years old, of Southborough, passed away on December 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Emily Elizabeth “Betty” Morrison, 93
Boston 25 News: “Wild Chase” ends with arrest of treed suspect in Southborough
This morning, a reader alerted me that there was a lot of activity on Cordaville Road around 4:30 am this morning, involving state troopers, K-9s and a search helicopter. I was able to find a story by Boston 25 News that sheds light on the incident. Read the full article → from Boston 25 News: “Wild Chase” ends with arrest of treed suspect in Southborough