As the Town gets ready for 2019 Annual Town Meeting,I realized that there were still loose ends to report on from last year’s Annual and Special meetings. Read the full article → from Update on 2018 Town Meetings: AG rejected ZBA (part of the) quorum language, accepted other bylaw changes (Updated)
Police issued a press release this afternoon about an incident from Friday night. Read the full article → from Police report that underage party on Friday included signs of marijuana and alcohol use
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: T-Hawks League Champions for Boys and Girls Swimming/Diving Boys and Boys Indoor Track
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Advisory on schools and budgets (no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday) (Updated)
Kenneth C. Farrar, 75, of Southborough, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the UMass- Memorial Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kenneth C. Farrar, 75
This week, the Board of Selectmen learned that the FY20 budget situation is a bit better than they had been told. Read the full article → from Town Budget Update: Tax increase estimated at 4.95% or lower; SYFS should get needed staffing
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donated $1.4M to charities including $50K for the Southborough community
Tonight, an expert will address Northborough and Southborough parent about teen’s risk taking behaviors. Read the full article → from Reminder: Parent talk tonight on risky behaviors and “What You Need to Know about Adolescent Brain Development”
Kathleen L. ‘Kathy’ McDermott, 68, of Southborough passed away at her home after suddenly being stricken ill, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Read the full article → from Obituary: Kathleen L. McDermott, 68
With residents upset over a new access point allowing office commuters access to Breakneck Hill Road, the owner defended his right to make changes to his properties. Now they and the Planning Board will wait to hear what the Town’s new zoning enforcer has to say. Read the full article → from Owner of 144 & 154 Turnpike Roads defends parking lot connection
The Open Space Preservation Commission is sponsoring another talk about important pollinators in Southborough. Read the full article → from Protecting Bumblebees – February 7
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs: January 30 (Updated)
The Southborough Library will be closed for the day this Friday, February 1. Read the full article → from Library closed on Friday
Trottier Middle School is hosting another special Special Olympics fundraiser. Read the full article → from Trottier’s 2nd annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Feb 13