Organizers of the annual outdoor exhibit announced this year’s Best-in-Show and poets whose inspired works were selected. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Update
Art on the Trails Update
News on Best-in-Show and art-inspired poetry
News
No Parking on Sidewalks
In response to complaints, Southborough Police are now warning about parking on sidewalks (and ticketing/towing if necessary)
The SPD has been warning drivers not to park on sidewalks, thanks to concerns raised by a resident over access issues. Read the full article → from No Parking on Sidewalks
Seeking a volunteer with UXR skills
The Town is seeking someone to volunteer several hours per month to help improve tech
The Municipal Technology Committee asked me to share their call for a User Experience Research volunteer to help the Town. Read the full article → from Seeking a volunteer with UXR skills
Southborough lottery winner
Resident wins big from scratch ticket purchased in town
A Southborough couple picked up a big check from Mass Lottery last week – just not as big as the Lottery’s promo photo makes it seem. Read the full article → from Southborough lottery winner
Select Board to discuss truck exclusions
Board to hear findings from commissioned study of Heavy Vehicle traffic in town
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hear recommendations for handling the problems caused by heavy trucks on Town roads. Based on consultant VHB’s presentation, the Board may consider swapping the truck exclusion on Route 30 for ones on five Southborough back roads – plus two more overnight exclusions. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss truck exclusions
Obituary: Kim Hibbard Tolander
A funeral will be held on Thursday; a fundraiser has been set up to help support her son
On August 3rd, Southborough resident Kim Hibbard Tolander passed away unexpectedly. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kim Hibbard Tolander
The week in government
Tree Removal hearings; Select Board on findings from Truck Exclusion Study; Capital on roads/sidewalks for maintenance RFP
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
Following up on Friday’s house fire and storm (Updated)
Rounding up the details and coverage of storm damage, the destroyed home, and the injured firefighters
Thanks to widespread media coverage, even those of you who were out of town have likely heard about yesterday’s severe thunderstorm that caused a house fire resulting in injuries for some of the responding firefighters.*
I’m following up to report all the available details. Read the full article → from Following up on Friday’s house fire and storm (Updated)
Obituary: Karen Johansen
Johansen, Karen of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Karen Johansen
Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Public comment to MassHousing must be in by August 22nd (Sooner if you want to comment through a Town board
Since the project is starting from scratch, it is a new opportunity for the Town and public to comment to the agency on the proposal. Read the full article → from Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Youth collecting funds for cancer
A group of Southborough children has been using this summer to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Youth collecting funds for cancer
Sign up for Algonquin Pre-K
Registration is open this fall, but it will follow a different schedule
The Director of the Pre-K learning lab program at Algonquin asked me to alert readers to schedule changes this year, and that registration is open. Read the full article → from Sign up for Algonquin Pre-K
Volunteer for Youth Commission
The Commission supporting Southborough Youth & Family Services is seeking to fill a vacancy
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to put out a call for a volunteer to serve on their oversight board, the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Volunteer for Youth Commission
The week in government
Planning and Conservation discuss new Park Central 40B 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