Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff until sunset on Wednesday, October 31, as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the mass shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 27th. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 29, 2018
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: Planning Board discussion on EDC proposed zoning amendment
Since the event always takes place on Thanksgiving, it would be silly to tell you to “save the date”. But, for those of you who like to get in shape for the 5K, this is a friendly reminder that it’s coming upon us. Read the full article → from 12th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
Two news items out of the schools seem timely given recent comment debates about school budgets and what student families are forced to fund. Read the full article → from K-12 School budget news: Hopefully free tuition and Price of Being (and educating) a T-Hawk
The Southborough Senior Center is planning its annual Autumn Fair fundraiser for Friends of the COA. They are seeking donations from the community. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair: Donate items/services and save the Date – November 17
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: No on Question 1
This week the Combined School Committees finalized the structure of the new Start Time Study Group. The group will recommend potential fixes to concerns about the high school’s 7:20 am start time. Read the full article → from School Start Time Study Group composition approved – big and ambitious (Updated)
Joseph F. Shay, Sr., 87, longtime resident of Framingham, Southborough and Hyannis Port, died peacefully at home on October 20, 2018. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph F. Shay, Sr., 87
The Economic Development Committee is hosting a business breakfast forum on Friday, November 9th. The committee is inviting business owners (or designees) to join them. Read the full article → from Doing Business in Southborough Breakfast – November 9
Elizabeth (Maljanian) Thompson, 94 of Southborough died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth (Maljanian) Thompson, 94
Last night, Southborough School Committee’s Chair confirmed that the district has a “strong internal candidate” for the Superintendent position – Assistant Superintendent Gregory Martineau. Read the full article → from Superintendent search: Community needs assessment to be followed by (likely internal) search
The Library is again seeking community feedback. Read the full article → from Library seeking feedback for long range planning
Algonquin athletics has more news to boast about. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Golf wins League title (and other bragging rights)
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a mixed use Special Permit for 2 East Main St. Read the full article → from ZBA approved mixed use for 2 East Main St (Updated)