Tonight, the Board of Selectmen are again offering virtual office hours. Read the full article → from Selectmen holding Office Hours tonight
Selectmen holding Office Hours tonight
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Park Central Update: Former ZBA Chair may not testify due to “memory issues” (Updated)
Last Thursday, local media wrote that the former ZBA Chair’s personal lawyer was seeking to quash the subpoena. An update to the docket on Friday appears to indicate he was successful. Read the full article → from Park Central Update: Former ZBA Chair may not testify due to “memory issues” (Updated)
APTO seeking support to give Class of ’21 the spring they deserve
To help make the class of 2021 feel special, the APTO is looking to “gift treats” to students each month. Read the full article → from APTO seeking support to give Class of ’21 the spring they deserve
MWDN: Conviction in case of man held up in his garage
In January 2020, the Southborough Police announced that a Framingham resident was arrested for robbing a senior at his Southborough home. Yesterday, Metrowest Daily News reported that the accused was convicted. Read the full article → from MWDN: Conviction in case of man held up in his garage
Covid Update: Town rates declining; Trottier and ARHS to increase in person learning in April
It’s time for an update on Covid numbers in Southborough and the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town rates declining; Trottier and ARHS to increase in person learning in April
SPD update: Seeking burglar for B&E at Eros Pizza, police logs and more (Updated)
Rounding up two months of highlights from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from SPD update: Seeking burglar for B&E at Eros Pizza, police logs and more (Updated)
The week in government: Planning Board hearings, School Committee meeting, and more
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 Board hearings, School Committee meeting, and more
Obituary: Dr. James Neil Ross, Jr., 80
Dr. James Neil Ross, Jr., 80, of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Southborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021, surrounded by family and friends with his favorite jazz music playing. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dr. James Neil Ross, Jr., 80
Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
This week, the Board of Selectmen rescheduled Annual Town Meeting to open at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 22nd. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced its 2021 round of awards. $6,026 in grants will support 13 programs for the community. Read the full article → from SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
The Chair of the Board of Selectmen gave fellow members good news on progress over easement issues related to the downtown reconstruction project. It was followed by a project update that left the Board unsettled about another element of the project. Read the full article → from Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
Last week, I shared news of boards and committees that need (or could use) new members. The landscape has changed a little, so I’m providing an update. Read the full article → from Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
SFD granted funds for its student and senior fire safety programs
The Southborough Fire Department announced that it once again received grant funding for its “SAFE” programs. Read the full article → from SFD granted funds for its student and senior fire safety programs
High winds Monday night caused little harm in Southborough
It sounds like Southborough was relatively unscathed compared to neighboring towns. Read the full article → from High winds Monday night caused little harm in Southborough