On Thursday night, residents questioned the process laid out by a proposed Tree Protection bylaw. Voters expressed concern that red tape would cause issue for homeowners. After 1½ hours of discussions, the Article was shot down by a clear majority. Read the full article → from Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw
On Tuesday, the Select Board will host the annual Tax Classification Hearing and discuss next steps for resuming construction on the St. Mark’s Street and Park project.
(Given the interest some readers have on those topics, I wanted to give advance notice.) Read the full article → from Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday
Tonight’s Special Town Meeting was a late one. For now, I’m giving a quick recap of the results. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Recap
There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
A week from tonight, the community is invited to a “StoryBridge” event. After months of coaching, ten members of the NSBORO community will tell their personal stories. Read the full article → from NSBORO Stories on Stage next Thursday
The Town is warning residents about an upcoming National Grid rate spike and reminding of the the discount option available through our aggregate utility program. Read the full article → from Avoid a spike in winter electric bills
One of the Articles that Special Town Meeting voters will decide this Thursday night is whether to urge the Select Board to limit the flags in the Old Burial Ground to the American flag. Read the full article → from Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy
Dorothy Delarda passed quietly on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy Delarda, 95
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start in two weeks. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join annual Messiah chorus
Rhonda (Simard) Bartolini, 58, of Southborough, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rhonda (Simard) Bartolini, 58
Richard “Dick” Stephen Belli, 88, of Southborough passed away on October 6th, 2022. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Stephen & Josephine (Sannicandro) Belli. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard “Dick” Stephen Belli, 88
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
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 (Updated)
A Southborough home sustained fire, smoke and water damage on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Northboro Road home uninhabitable after fire