This week, the Economic Development Committee failed to convince the Board of Selectmen to walk back changes to the proposed Downtown District zoning bylaw. Later, an Advisory Committee member predicted that an aspect EDC, BOS and Planning haven’t been discussing will sink the Special Town Meeting Article. Read the full article → from BOS stood by its vote on Downtown zoning; Advisory warns voters wary of multi-family housing
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2021 Marathon: Patrick Moran for Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation

Between now and Monday, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2021 Marathon: Patrick Moran for Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation
Firefighters invite drivers to “Fill the Boot” for MDA

Southborough Firefighters are out at the downtown traffic lights, collecting funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Read the full article → from Firefighters invite drivers to “Fill the Boot” for MDA
2021 Marathon: Zhisong Ji for Lingzi Foundation

Between now and Monday, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2021 Marathon: Zhisong Ji for Lingzi Foundation
Southborough participating in study on regionalizing police & fire dispatch
A state funded study will look at the potential for a regional public safety dispatch center. Southborough is among the five towns that will be included. Read the full article → from Southborough participating in study on regionalizing police & fire dispatch
ALS One Golf fundraiser this Saturday – Monday

Heritage Day weekend will be the Town’s 3rd annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS One Golf fundraiser this Saturday – Monday
Soccer Challenge back at Heritage Day – free competition for 6-16 year olds

Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from Soccer Challenge back at Heritage Day – free competition for 6-16 year olds
2021 Marathon: Julia Abramovich for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Between now and Monday, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2021 Marathon: Julia Abramovich for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
2021 Food Truck Festival wraps up on Wednesday

I’m sharing the details on this Wednesday’s Food Truck Festival. Read the full article → from 2021 Food Truck Festival wraps up on Wednesday
Virtual Reading Run & Story Stroll for the Library
Put your energy into a 5K run, or enjoy a mile long stroll. Both options support The Friends of the Southborough Library's fundraiser.

The Friends of the Southborough Library is holding a virtual fundraiser. Sign up for the 5K “Reading Run” or a 1 mile “Story Stroll”. Read the full article → from Virtual Reading Run & Story Stroll for the Library
Get ready for a Winter Gear Swap

A community-wide Winter Gear Swap for children and teens is coming up this fall. Read the full article → from Get ready for a Winter Gear Swap
2021 Marathon: Kyla McHaffie for NECC

Between now and Monday, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2021 Marathon: Kyla McHaffie for NECC
Pilgrim installs Senior Minister

Pilgrim Church asked me to share news on a newly installed Senior minister, Reverend Charley Eastman. Read the full article → from Pilgrim installs Senior Minister
Covid Booster Clinic for eligible seniors

The Board of Health is putting on a clinic for Southborough seniors eligible to start receiving Covid Booster shots. Read the full article → from Covid Booster Clinic for eligible seniors