
Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101, of Marlborough, formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at New Horizons at Marlborough in Marlborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101

Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101, of Marlborough, formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at New Horizons at Marlborough in Marlborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101

The Select Board will quickly seek more “due diligence” before deciding on whether to release the Town’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to purchase Fayville Hall at 40-42 Central Street.
Town Boards and Committees have been asked to notify the Board by this Friday of any interest they have in the property.
When the Select Board follows up next week, they are likely to vote to release their rights, but may seek to condition that on extending the Town’s ROFR if the property is sold again. Read the full article → from Town may seek conditions to releasing Fayville Hall rights (Updated)

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
I am now ready to launch the new service. As I prepare to reach out to old subscribers, I rounded up the headlines they’ve missed. Read the full article → from Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
National Weather Service has posted: …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL WORCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boylston, or near Shrewsbury, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect Read the full article → from Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Early voting in the state Primary opens tomorrow. So, it’s time for a reminder on what’s on the ballot and where/how you can cast it. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary

I’m rounding up a few news items related to Southborough road maintenance/spending. Read the full article → from Road maintenance news

Next week, the Select Board is expected to appoint one of two finalists for Southborough Police Chief. They will be choosing between Acting Chief Ryan Newell and Sergeant Sean McCarthy. Read the full article → from Police Chief soon to be named

I’m reminding readers of a re-use and recycling program supporting NSBORO schools. Read the full article → from Help the schools by donating textiles

There’s a new restaurant opening in Town. Nan’s Kitchen & Market will open on Monday, August 29th. Read the full article → from Nan’s Market opening Monday

Southborough and Northborough students will head back to school next week. So, it’s a good time to share district news and save-the-dates.
The biggest news in the NSBORO newsletter issued last week was the launch of a new “platform” for keeping students’ families informed. Read the full article → from Back-to-School NSBORO News

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Jobs at local daycare/preschool and public schools

With a public forum announced for this Thursday, and an archeological dig about to begin, it’s time for an update on the controversial project. Read the full article → from Update on St. Mark’s St Park

The Historical Society posted another major announcement about Fayville Hall. I’m rounding that up with other Town news on discussions of the Burnett House. Read the full article → from Historical News