Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural Arts grant applications due Oct 15; Seeking new members (Updated)
Over 60 residents have signed a letter asking the Town to abandon a center section of Chestnut Hill Road. They’d like to limit access for cars to the two way traffic sections at either end. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Road residents petition selectmen to close off throughway traffic
An update on Covid cases in town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 20 active cases; 3 NSBORO potential in-school transmissions (Updated)
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
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, BOS, & EDC on Downtown zoning; BOS to close STM Warrant
Rotary is asking the public to donate NE sports team themed hoodies and/or sweatshirts to homeless veterans at this year’s Food Truck Festival. Main Street Bank will reward those who do. Read the full article → from Donate “Sweats For Vets” at the Food Truck Festival (in exchange for a food voucher)
A trial over the Park Central 40B project is scheduled to resume (virtually) next week. Read the full article → from Park Central Trial to resume Wednesday (Updated)
After seven accidents occurred on their road in a seven week span, residents organized to lobby for changes. Read the full article → from Oak Hill Road residents seeking safety solutions
William Mauro, 85, of Douglas, formally of Southborough and Yarmouth Port, passed away at home, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: William Mauro, 85
Triboro Hockey is inviting young hockey players and wannabes to sign up for lessons this fall. Read the full article → from Triboro Hockey promoting lessons for skating and playing
Southborough’s Iridium Tutoring is offering another free webinar for college bound students. Read the full article → from Selecting a College: Free Webinar for students
This morning, the Town of Southborough has issued a Request for Qualifications for GIS or planning firms. That reminds me that I’m behind on sharing related updates on the Town’s Climate Resiliency Planning. Read the full article → from Town Climate Resiliency Planning: Mitigation plan certified, grant received, and RFQ issued to map impervious surfaces
Rotary is bringing back trucks with a variety of tempting foods for another 4-part festival. I’m reminding there’s an incentive for you bring “Sweats4Vets”. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival returns this Wednesday (and Mini Book Sale across the street)
An update on Covid cases in town and related news. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 8 active cases; 9 new cases in one week; NSBORO testing to resume