Last week, the Metrowest Daily News ran a story about the rise of electronic bike popularity in MetroWest resulting in growing “Reports of unsafe riding”. It included a quote from Southborough’s Police Chief. Read the full article → from MWDN: SPD Chief voices safety concern over teens on e-bikes and scooters
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The week in government
School committee update on building tasks; 1st meeting of revamped PreK-8 School Building Committee; and Wastewater Study Committee meeting with state senator
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
Wastewater Study Update
The Wastewater Study Committee has been digging into cost-effective ways to provide wastewater treatment to properties in the highway corridor. Here is an update on their efforts. Read the full article → from Wastewater Study Update
WBZ spotlights Art on the Trails
CBS News Boston’s morning anchor Chris Tanaka visited Southborough this summer to tour Art on the Trails. The “It Happens Here” piece aired this morning on WBZ Channel 4. Read the full article → from WBZ spotlights Art on the Trails
Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel
This past winter, a developer purchased about 30 acres of the old Dell/EMC property parcels off of Route 9. Now they are seeking to work with the Town on zoning changes to allow an economically viable project that fits with the community’s vision. Read the full article → from Developer pitches zoning change to allow a retail project on old EMC parcel
Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
Suicide Prevention fundraiser in the memory of a late Southborough resident
Above: A fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is in honor of a late resident who died too young. (images left contributed) A former resident asked to reach out to our community about a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention in the memory of Southborough’s Connor Costello, who died last fall. Read the full article → from Fundraiser in Memory of Connor Costello
Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”
The Select Board thanked a Rec Camp staff member who aided a choking child.
Last night, the Recreation Department and Southborough Select Board commended an employee for properly responding to a child who appeared to be choking at summer camp.
Southborough’s Erin Navaroli, the summer camp’s Asst Director, received a citation from the Select Board for her actions. Read the full article → from Asst. Camp Director honored for “life-saving actions”
Special Town Meeting moving up a week this fall
Change your Fall Town Meeting "Save the Date" to October 27th
Previously, I posted that a Special Town Meeting was tentatively scheduled for early November. Last night, the Select Board voted to reschedule the date. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting moving up a week this fall
Oil painting exhibit at the library
The Southborough Library is exhibiting another local artist this summer. The latest display is of oil paintings by Southborough resident Amanda Oakleaf.
The works will remain up through the end of September. Read the full article → from Oil painting exhibit at the library
DPW Roads Update
Construction projects coming soon, bigger projects down the road, and the choice voters will face on financing road conditions.
Earlier this month, the Select Board got an update on road projects in town. I’m sharing details on the near term and long term plans for roads, sidewalks, and even crosswalk beacons. Read the full article → from DPW Roads Update
DPW email notifies Water users of overcharges
Recently, the Town notified Southborough water users about an accidental overcharge on the most recent bill. The notice instructed users to pay the bills in full (as overcharged) for the August 1st deadline.
Discrepancies will be deducted from the next bill. Read the full article → from DPW email notifies Water users of overcharges
The week in government
Planning Board on Housing Production Plan and hearings; Select Board on zoning changes proposed by Atlantic Management; ZBA on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B; 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
Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Get a baseball cap in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The community is asked to sign up for time slots with the travelling blood donation center that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read the full article → from Donate at the Bloodmobile — Thursday
Obituary: Raymond M. Cibelli, 93
Raymond M. Cibelli, 93, of Northborough and a long-time resident of Southborough, passed away on July 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Raymond M. Cibelli, 93