Donna M. Vizzo, of Northborough, 76, passed away in Brigham and Woman’s Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Donna M. Vizzo, 76
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Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu on Oct 16 & ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 19
The Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ in less than two weeks. Registration is required. Days later, the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health will hold a Drive Thru Flu Clinic for Southborough and two other towns. Registration is open for both events. Read the full article → from Register for Flu Clinics: Senior Flu on Oct 16 & ARHS Drive Thru on Oct 19
Obituary: Karl L. Hanner, 80
Karl L. Hanner, of Southborough, died at the age of 80 on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after suffering a heart attack while riding his bike near his family’s beloved Pine Island Lake house in Westhampton, Massachusetts. He died with his beloved wife by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Karl L. Hanner, 80
Obituary: Christopher Folk, 51
Our family and friends grieve the loss of a cherished son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend, Christopher Folk. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Folk, 51
Apothecary Artists: Grand Opening of new location
The group of artists that opened a studio/gallery in a former downtown pharmacy in 2021 has relocated to a new downtown location.
Apothecary Artists Studios and Gallery is excited to invite the community to their new and improved space “for a fun kickoff event” over Heritage Day weekend. Read the full article → from Apothecary Artists: Grand Opening of new location
Park Central Denial Decision posted (Updated)
As I previously reported, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the application for the rebooted version of a large 40B development at Park Central off of Flagg Road.
The legal justification for that decision is important, given that the developer’s threat to appeal. This week, the written decision was posted to the Town’s website. Read the full article → from Park Central Denial Decision posted (Updated)
Job listings:
Fay School Athletic Trainer positions
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
Obituary: Jason M. Hamel, 45 (Updated)
The Community Advocate reports, ” Jason M. Hamel of Palm Springs CA. Formerly of Southborough MA, passed away suddenly in Palm Springs CA on Thursday September 12, 2024″. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jason M. Hamel, 45 (Updated)
Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
On Monday night, one of the public opponents who helped pressure the Select Board to withdraw from the Metrowest RECC in 2023, made the board’s case for rejoining it. Voters supported the plan. Read the full article → from Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
A small number of Southborough voters showed up to the second night of Special Town Meeting to take care of the unfinished business from night one. Here’s my quick recap. Read the full article → from Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
My take on the 2 hour MBTA Zoning Debate (Updated)
Last night, 611 voters showed up to the fall Special Town Meeting. Given the number who fled the building after the vote, it’s safe to say that the majority showed up to vote on Article 8 — the MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay Districts & Bylaw. Read the full article → from My take on the 2 hour MBTA Zoning Debate (Updated)
Special Town Meeting will reconvene Tuesday night
It turns out that the hope of wrapping up all 18 Special Town Meeting Articles in one evening was overly optimistic of me. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting will reconvene Tuesday night
Special Town Meeting passes MBTA Zoning Article (Updated)
50.7% of residents who cast votes at Special Town Meeting approved the MBTA Zoning Bylaw. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting passes MBTA Zoning Article (Updated)
Tonight’s Special Town Meeting Reminder
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to act as the Town’s legislature on Monday night. If you are planning on attending Special Town Meeting (or thinking about it), here are the important details you may want to know in advance. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Special Town Meeting Reminder