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Annual Town Election Update: “Absentee Voting” (early, in-person) is open (Updated)
Details on voting (when, where, and how) and reminders of what's on the ballot and tomorrow's Candidate's Night
The Annual Town Election takes place in six days. Here’s a reminder of the details, new info on Absentee voting (iincluding voting today), plus links to the candidates’ letters to the public. Read the full article → from Annual Town Election Update: “Absentee Voting” (early, in-person) is open (Updated)
Candidate’s Letter: Kathy Cook for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Kathy Cook for Select Board
Candidate’s Letter: Tim Fling for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Tim Fling for Select Board
Suspects alleged to have pointed air pistol at other drivers
Police issued news following complaints of a handgun being pointed at drivers on Rte 9
A man and a teen are facing serious charges after the Southborough Police received complaints alleging that someone was pointing a gun at other drivers on Route 9. Read the full article → from Suspects alleged to have pointed air pistol at other drivers
Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)
A look at costs, touted benefits, public debate over the feasibility and safety, and more for the grade 2-5 school
Over the next week, Southborough voters are being asked to vote twice on a proposed project for a new school for grades 2-5 on the site of the current Neary School. It would be the biggest building investment the Town has ever made.
Here’s my (overdue) look at the many promoted and debated aspects of the project. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Overview & Updated Tax Impacts (Updated – Again)
Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board
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
Rotary invites you to celebrate Wainrib & Hamilton for service to Southborough
This Wednesday night, the Rotary Club will honor two residents for their service to our community.
Two Southborough residents, Diana Wainrib and Al Hamilton, are this year’s honorees selected by Rotary for their community service. Read the full article → from Rotary invites you to celebrate Wainrib & Hamilton for service to Southborough
The week in government
Select Board, ZBA, more Neary Building Project forums, Special Town Meeting on Neary Building Project 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
Letter: What Is “Plan B”?
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: What Is “Plan B”?
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85
Margaret Anne “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85, of Southborough, died peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret “Peg” (Furlong) McCarthy, 85
Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)