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 (Updated)
The Planning Board pitches that the changes will remove the conflicting language and “protect the town’s interests by providing clarity in the zoning code”.
Opponents argue that the board’s proposal under Annual Town Meeting Articles 28 & 29 goes too far in adding local oversight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Articles 28 & 29 on ADU zoning (Updated)
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Apply by May 8th for Town Scholarships
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Algonquin Regional High School’s Student Council is putting on a 2nd annual fundraiser this spring to raise funds for Dana Farber’s Jimmy Fund. Read the full article → from GonkPlex youth SoccerFest for Jimmy Fund
Last month, a Southborough commercial property owner was notified that the federal government was terminating its lease for an IRS office. This month, the decision was rescinded. Read the full article → from IRS Office Lease Cancelled and Uncancelled in Southborough
Sharing highlights from the latest issue of NSBORO’s “the beat” and an update on a more recent, impressive performance by an Algonquin musical group. Read the full article → from Musical highlights from NSBORO Schools
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Monday to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials. Read the full article → from Overview of April 7th Annual Town Meeting
Southborough Youth & Family Services, with funding from the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, is offering a night of guided painting. Read the full article → from Register now to enjoy a night of “Mindful Art”
The Neary Building Committee will be holding more presentations and forums to answer voters’ questions about the big project to build a new four grade school.
I’m sharing that information along with updates on the project, including touted benefits and organized opposition. Read the full article → from Neary School Building Project Overview & Update (Updated – Again)
Updated (3/26/25 10:19 am): Since initially posting this story, I discovered that the Town has posted new budget documents. I’ve updated the story to reflect new figures.
At the Annual Town Meeting in just under two weeks, the Select Board is expected to ask voters to pass a budget that would create an estimated 7.47% increase in homeowner’s tax bills next year. It’s the largest spike since this blog has been covering Southborough Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from a group of 20 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: NEARY “PLAN B”
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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