A few weeks ago, two Southborough businesses made headlines (and not the bad kind). I’m finally sharing those stories. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Fitzgerald’s and Nan’s Kitchen in the news
News
The week in government
Planning Board on zoning articles; Board of Health; Combined School Committee on Wellness Days; Southborough School Committee
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
Post-Season Wrap-Up
ARHS Girls Hockey falls to top seed in Final Four
In a final update on the Algonquin winter sports season, Girls Hockey and Girls and Boys Indoor Track conclude their respective seasons. Read the full article → from Post-Season Wrap-Up
Post-Season Update: ARHS Girls Hockey in Final Four, Track at Nationals
As the winter sports season comes to a close, Girls Hockey and Girls and Boys Indoor Track continue to impress as they are representing Algonquin in their respective competitions.
Members of the Track teams are competing in Nationals, while Girls Hockey heads into the “Final Four” this weekend. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: ARHS Girls Hockey in Final Four, Track at Nationals
Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 23 (Updated)
Beefing up the dispatch budget, replacing the Public Works Planning Board, dog park funding, planning/design funding for potential Library building project, and more
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene in two weeks from tomorrow to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
[Editor’s Note: There are not intro sessions promoted for this year. (That original notation in the Article excerpt was accidentally copied over from last year’s post.)] Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 23 (Updated)
Obituary: Peter T. Starbird, 74
Peter T. Starbird, 74, of Southborough and Arundel, Maine, formerly of Rochdale, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 after a sudden illness, surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Peter T. Starbird, 74
Transfer Station trash pit is repaired
This afternoon, the Dept of Public Works announced that the repairs to the trash pit have been completed. Read the full article → from Transfer Station trash pit is repaired
Obituary: Wayne Chen, 77
On March 5, 2024, Wayne Chen, 77, of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with bladder cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Wayne Chen, 77
Job listings: Fay staff, faculty, and camp counselors
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings: Fay staff, faculty, and camp counselors
Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
The Trash Pit is temporarily closed for repairs, but the station is still open for regular hours, including to dump most trash.
The Town is giving advance notice of work that will temporarily impact normal operations at the Transfer Station in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
How did Southborough vote?
Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Car seat check event – March 14th
Next week, the Southborough Police Department will host a public safety event for families with babies and young children — or anyone else who drives with them (or will be soon). Read the full article → from Car seat check event – March 14th
Planning Board hitting pause on MBTA Zoning due to non-compliant map
Last night, the board discussed the need to reevaluate the area near the train station and possibly lobby the state for leeway or an extension.
Last night, the Planning Board voted not to bring the MBTA Communities zoning Article to Annual Town Meeting this month. The board will instead pursue changes for a Special Town Meeting in the fall. Read the full article → from Planning Board hitting pause on MBTA Zoning due to non-compliant map
Super Tuesday in Southborough: Primary details
The “Super Tuesday” Presidential Primary is tomorrow, March 5th. Here’s a reminder about what you need to know about voting in Southborough and the races on the ballots. Read the full article → from Super Tuesday in Southborough: Primary details