With a tree removal hearing notice posted this week, it’s a good time to share an update on Town boards’ work to manage trees in town. Read the full article → from Trees Update
A Southborough singer-songwriter dropped a new single today, The teen asked me to share her update with her hometown. Read the full article → from Teen artist drops new single
This Monday, the Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the new 40B proposal at Park Central. That discussion is based on the developer’s application filed with MassHousing on July 15th. Read the full article → from Park Central filed for new 40B project
Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
If there’s a project you’re hoping voters will approve using CPA funds to support next year, the deadline to get the ball rolling is a month from today. Read the full article → from CPA applications due August 26
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
Leo F. Bartolini, Jr, 72, of Southborough, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leo F. Bartolini, Jr, 72
Today, the Select Board voted to hire consultants to run a specialized assessment center for the candidates for Southborough’s new police chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Search Update
While I’m sharing the Town Clerk’s information on voting options, I’m also sharing whose on the ballot for the state primaries. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary (Updated – Again)
The Select Board formed a Community Center Exploratory Committee. Now they are looking for volunteers to serve on it. I’m also sharing info on other committee vacancies. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Community Exploratory Committee (and other committees)
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels
A support group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies is holding special events this summer. Read the full article → from YA Summer fun in Safe Spaces
I’m rounding up Town news items related to Police and Fire Departments. Read the full article → from Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Stephen R. DeNorscia ,57, passed away unexpectedly on July 4th in Boulder, Colorado. Read the full article → from Obituary: Stephen R. DeNorscia, 57