Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries – especially on Mondays. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels – Mondays
News
Where can you raise your voice (this year)? Updated – Again
Community Choruses are getting ready for a new season of rehearsals

Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)? Updated – Again
The week in government
Capital Planning on roads for maintenance

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
Clarification on Transfer Station stickers for seniors
DPW clarifies that seniors who rent can also get free stickers

Public Works asked me to update and clarify for readers that seniors who rent homes in Southborough also qualify for free Transfer Station permits. Read the full article → from Clarification on Transfer Station stickers for seniors
NSBORO offering Grief Counseling
In the wake of Kim Tolander's death, the public schools are offering grief counseling on Friday
The public school administration is offering grief counseling on Friday for those struggling to deal with the unexpected loss of Kim Tolander. Read the full article → from NSBORO offering Grief Counseling
Obituary: Ray “Skip” Greene Huling

An obituary for Ray “Skip” Greene Huling was posted by Morris-Johnston Funeral Home on August 9th. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ray “Skip” Greene Huling
Park Central comments extended
Comments on the 40B can be submitted by Sept 12th for inclusion in a letter to MassHousing

This afternoon, the Town announced that the comment period was extended for the Park Central 40B proposal Read the full article → from Park Central comments extended
Get your ’23 Transfer Station Stickers (Updated)
DPW clarifies that seniors who rent can also get free stickers

This year’s Transfer Station permit stickers expire in a few weeks. Starting September 15th, the 2022-2023 stickers must be “in place” in order to access the station.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s changes. Read the full article → from Get your ’23 Transfer Station Stickers (Updated)
Art on the Trails Update
News on Best-in-Show and art-inspired poetry

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
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