Xiangqian Qi, 70, of Southborough died peacefully Friday June 22, 2018 at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Xiangqian Qi, 70
Obituary: Xiangqian Qi, 70
News
Eagle Scout replaces collapsed footbridge
A Troop 92 Scout led the effort to replace a collapsed rickety crossing on the Sudbury Reservoir Trail with a walking bridge as his Eagle Scout project. Read the full article → from Eagle Scout replaces collapsed footbridge
Southborough Boys Youth Soccer Wins State Title
Southborough 7th and 8th grade boys are state soccer champs. Read the full article → from Southborough Boys Youth Soccer Wins State Title
The week in government: Assessors, Board of Health, SHOPC, and EDC
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: Assessors, Board of Health, SHOPC, and EDC
Southborough MBTA commuters to see 50% hike in parking
It’s about to get more expensive to commute by rail from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough MBTA commuters to see 50% hike in parking
Transfer Station Update: New rules, answers on Commercial Vehicles and Recycling, potential Petitioner rules, and more (Updated)
Last night’s discussion about the Transfer Station included revised rules, answered questions to residents’ concerns, and a preview that changes to come may impact both citizen petitioners and those who complain of harassment by them. Read the full article → from Transfer Station Update: New rules, answers on Commercial Vehicles and Recycling, potential Petitioner rules, and more (Updated)
Obituary: Marjorie R. (Wheaton) Putnam, 90
Marjorie R. (Wheaton) Putnam, 90, of Southborough passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, with her son by her side, at Marlborough Hospital after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie R. (Wheaton) Putnam, 90
Historical Commission filing Ethics Complaint against a Selectman
Earlier this month, I reported on the conflict between Board of Selectmen and Historical Commission member Michael Weishan. Last night, the Historical Commission voted to file an ethics complaint against the member of the board who led the charge against renewing Weishan’s term on the Commission. Read the full article → from Historical Commission filing Ethics Complaint against a Selectman
SAT Bootcamp: Register now for summer classes
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
Peter Arvantely offers intensive SAT Bootcamps this July and August. Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp: Register now for summer classes
Obituary: Elizabeth (Fish) Butler, 90.
BUTLER, Elizabeth (Fish) May 31, 2018 at age 90. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth (Fish) Butler, 90.
Main Street area updates: Reconstruction of Downtown Business Village; Night Work; state project delay, beautifying a corner, and more
Selectmen approved $1.2M in spending to extend the Main St Reconstruction project to the Downtown Business Village and make other connected improvements.
That’s part of five project updates I’m rounding up on what’s happening on Main Street and intersecting roads near downtown. Read the full article → from Main Street area updates: Reconstruction of Downtown Business Village; Night Work; state project delay, beautifying a corner, and more
Police updates: Truck trapped under River St Bridge; Reminder on safety workshop; details on manhunt; and logs
It’s time for my weekly update on what Southborough Police have been up to. Read the full article → from Police updates: Truck trapped under River St Bridge; Reminder on safety workshop; details on manhunt; and logs
Local firefighter camp for young women – apply through Thursday
Each summer, Metro-West firefighters encourage teen girls to “gain strength and knowledge while building confidence and leadership skills.” Read the full article → from Local firefighter camp for young women – apply through Thursday
BOS on Transfer Station rules and fees – Thursday
On Thursday night, selectmen will discuss (and likely vote on) Transfer Station rules and regs for to be implemented this summer. Included in the draft is a fee increase they conceptually approved earlier this spring. It also includes a safety net suggested by another board to offset the burden for residents in need. Read the full article → from BOS on Transfer Station rules and fees – Thursday