Due to flooding caused by the severe rainfall this morning, the Southborough Library will be closed until further notice. Read the full article → from Library closed due to flooding
News
Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Selectmen are seeking volunteers to help them find a replacement for retiring Fire Chief Joe Mauro. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Warning of flash flood danger
My blaring emergency alert prompted me to post. Read the full article → from Warning of flash flood danger
8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
Southborough 8th graders are invited to join a Youth in Philanthropy group being launched in town. Read the full article → from 8th graders: Apply to become philanthropists
This week in sports: Undefeated Girls; Homecoming on Friday
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Undefeated Girls; Homecoming on Friday
Selectmen to vote on Town Administrator’s 3-yr contract and salary tonight
Tonight, the Board of Selectmen is set to vote on the new three year contract for Town Administrator Mark Purple. Read the full article → from Selectmen to vote on Town Administrator’s 3-yr contract and salary tonight
The week in government: Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, ZBA, and more (Updated)
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: Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, ZBA, and more (Updated)
Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
SYFS is seeking families with K- 12th graders who would benefit from some special attention, a mentor, and positive role model. They are also seeking volunteers grades 6-12 and adults 21+ to be mentors and/or work on community service projects. Read the full article → from Project Friend: mentoring kids and young adults; YA and adult mentors; and “Plus” combining older pairs with community service projects
Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to advise readers about another mailer that may be deceptive. This one comes in the form of a survey. Read the full article → from Mailer targeting seniors in town is not from the Senior Center or a gov’t agency
ZBA posts 2014 minutes at AG’s order (Updated)
On August 29th, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved minutes dating back to 2014. The minutes include two meetings that weren’t captured on video by Southborough Access Media. Read the full article → from ZBA posts 2014 minutes at AG’s order (Updated)
Police & Fire update: SPD arrests under influence mother; SEMA head mobilized to hurricane relief; and logs
It’s time for another update on what our police and fire crews have been up to of late. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update: SPD arrests under influence mother; SEMA head mobilized to hurricane relief; and logs
State officials looking at Park Central access options
Mass Department of Transportation and other agencies are looking at options for “better egress” for the Park Central development. Read the full article → from State officials looking at Park Central access options
This week in sports: ARHS teams undefeated one week into fall
Algonquin varsity sports are off to a great start. In the first week of the fall season, the school was undefeated on all fronts. Read the full article → from This week in sports: ARHS teams undefeated one week into fall
Southborough Fire Chief retiring (as is the Recreation Director)
Two resident department heads in Southborough have announced upcoming retirements. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Chief retiring (as is the Recreation Director)