It’s time to nominate those who have gone the distance for your children. Read the full article → from Go the Distance Awards: Nominate & Mark the Date
Go the Distance Awards: Nominate & Mark the Date
News
Town seeking input on how to celebrate our 300th anniversary (in 5 years)
The Town is asking community members to start thinking about our impending big birthday. Read the full article → from Town seeking input on how to celebrate our 300th anniversary (in 5 years)
“Scoop the Poop”: Town educating public on the importance of cleaning up dog waste
Town committees are trying to raise awareness that not disposing properly of dog poop can negatively impact the environment and the state’s drinking water supply. Read the full article → from “Scoop the Poop”: Town educating public on the importance of cleaning up dog waste
2022 Marathon: Lindsay Burke for Boston Medical Center
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2022 Marathon: Lindsay Burke for Boston Medical Center
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories
Town to submit comment asking state to be more flexible on “MBTA Communities” housing guidelines
Town officials are seeking to persuade DHCD that its “one size fits all” draft guidelines to increase multi-family housing would be counterproductive as written. Read the full article → from Town to submit comment asking state to be more flexible on “MBTA Communities” housing guidelines
The week in sports: Celebrating Title IX’s 50th anniversary and the start of spring
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: Celebrating Title IX’s 50th anniversary and the start of spring
Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated
This month, Worcester Superior Court ruled in favor of residents appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals’s approval of a permit for a large development planned off of Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated
The week in government: Planning hearings on Tree and Scenic Road Articles and Town letter to state on “MBTA Communities” guidelines
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: Planning hearings on Tree and Scenic Road Articles and Town letter to state on “MBTA Communities” guidelines
Covid Update: Low weekly counts, uptick in NSBORO’s daily count
It’s been over a week since I shared Covid stats in the town and schools. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Low weekly counts, uptick in NSBORO’s daily count
Beals Preserve Trails is for walking – Not biking
SOLF welcomes the public to explore the trails on their Beals Preserve — but only on foot. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve Trails is for walking – Not biking
Town researching returning to in-person meetings with a Hybrid virtual twist
Town officials are looking at when and how Committees should return to in-person meetings. Read the full article → from Town researching returning to in-person meetings with a Hybrid virtual twist
Select Board approves engineering phase for Senior Center addition
Last week, the Select Board agreed to allocate $20K to the next phase in a planned renovation at the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Select Board approves engineering phase for Senior Center addition
Town continues to grapple with tree issues; Planning Board Article hearings open Monday (Updated)
On Monday, the Planning Board will hold public hearings on two proposed Articles related to preserving viable trees along Southborough roads. Read the full article → from Town continues to grapple with tree issues; Planning Board Article hearings open Monday (Updated)