The Town is promoting a new survey on the the previously proposed school building project and potential future votes. Read the full article → from Take the School Building Survey (Updated)
Last winter, I shared news about the Rotary Club of Southborough’s “Fast-Acting” Collection for victims of the LA wildfire. Rotary asked me to share its update on their efforts and thank the community for its contributions to the cause. Read the full article → from Rotary Clubs of Southborough & Burbank Sunrise Feed Altadena Wildfire Residents
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannette Gallivan, who peacefully departed this world on July 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, professional dance teacher, business professional, and a close friend to many. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeanette (Buell) Gallivan, 97
I learned a detail that some readers who follow the town’s affordable housing efforts might find interesting. Read the full article → from Southborough’s “Area” used for Median Income calculations
Dorothea (Donnelly) Spiro, 94, of Southborough passed away Thursday July 24th after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothea Ann Spiro, 94
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
Rec announced cancellation of a program tonight. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Family Yoga Cancelled
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about training to effectively respond to a potential “Active Shooter” incident in the schools. Read the full article → from SPD conducted annual “Active Shooter” training
Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.
As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
After 38 years in Southborough, Eagle Leasing has sold its company and the 258 Turnpike Road property. The Community Advocate posted a story this morning about the sale announced on July 8th. Read the full article → from CA: Eagle Leasing sold company and property
Last week, the Planning Board and Select Board voted to approve the Town’s updated 5 year Housing Production Plan. The plan is one element for the Town to maintain “safe harbor” against unwanted new 40B housing projects.
The HPP identifies the town’s “affordable housing needs” and recommends strategies for meeting them. Those tactics include potential zoning changes, like lifting the nearly maxed out cap on age 55+ housing developments. Read the full article → from Town to work on zoning changes to help increase affordable and diverse housing (Updated)
St. Matthew Parish of Southborough asked me to share an announcement about the recipients of this year’s “St. Matthew, Mary Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship.” Read the full article → from St Matthew’s shares news of Scholarship Recipients
In April, Southborough’s Building Commissioner was “separated from service” and an interim acting commissioner appointed. Four months later, the Select Board is still not recruiting a long term replacement. Instead, the Town is reviewing how the department should be structured or regionalized going forward. Read the full article → from Building Dept in “Transition” and under review