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
The week in sports
News
CSX Central Street Crossing repair in 2 weeks
For residents and commuters who have complained that the railroad crossing on Central Street is in dire need of repairs, there is good news. The Town has learned that work will be conducted on Tuesday, October 15th. Read the full article → from CSX Central Street Crossing repair in 2 weeks
Job listings:
Health Agent, Alternate Building Inspector, Truck Driver, Recording Clerk, and school jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings:
The week in government
Special Town Meeting, Conservation Commission hearings, and more
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
Letter: Let’s be honest about opposing denser development
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 Michael Nute. Read the full article → from Letter: Let’s be honest about opposing denser development
Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)
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 Special Town Meeting Overview (Updated)
Letter: Article 8 is Right for Southborough
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 James Nichols-Worley, Ellen Marya, and Steph Horan. Read the full article → from Letter: Article 8 is Right for Southborough
STM Article 18: Petition to order Select Board to create a Recall bylaw
On Monday night’s Town Meeting Warrant, Article 18 will ask voters to “require” the Select Board on steps to take for passing a new law. That law would create a process by which voters can “recall” elected officials, including members of the Select Board. Read the full article → from STM Article 18: Petition to order Select Board to create a Recall bylaw
SOLF: Temporary change to Beals Preserve trail access starting Sunday
Southborough Open Land Foundation asked me to alert members about a construction project at Beals Preserve that will restrict how the public accesses the trail for at least a few days. Read the full article → from SOLF: Temporary change to Beals Preserve trail access starting Sunday
Letter: Why We Should Vote ‘No’ on Article 8, the MBTA Communities Act Mandate
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 Maria Burstein, Freddie Gillespie, Trish Priozi, and Jim Wadddell. Read the full article → from Letter: Why We Should Vote ‘No’ on Article 8, the MBTA Communities Act Mandate
SCAC Virtual Office Hours on Applying for Grants — Oct 3
Applications for the next round of grants from the Cultural Arts Council are due October 17th. You can learn more and ask questions over zoom next week.
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council is encouraging individuals and groups to apply for grants to support artistic projects and activities to benefit the community.
Applications are due by October 17th. To help people who are interested prepare or learn more about the opportunity, they’ll hold office hours next week to answer any questions. Read the full article → from SCAC Virtual Office Hours on Applying for Grants — Oct 3
STM Article 16: Adding a new SPD Lieutenant (Updated – again)
Voters will be asked to add another Police Lieutenant position to the budget to help deal with a "staffing crisis".
According to Police Chief Ryan Newell, the Southborough Police Department has a staffing crisis. The SPD has lost eight officers in the last 21 months. And his second in command has an “overwhelming” workload.
To help alleviate the issues, voters will be asked to support funding a new Lieutenant position. Read the full article → from STM Article 16: Adding a new SPD Lieutenant (Updated – again)
Join SOLF for Fall Cleanup at Beals Preserve — Saturday morning
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is looking for helpers to pitch in with fall cleanup this weekend at Beals Preserve. Read the full article → from Join SOLF for Fall Cleanup at Beals Preserve — Saturday morning
Letter: Please Attend Monday’s Town Meeting on MBTA Communities Zoning
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 Howard Rose. Read the full article → from Letter: Please Attend Monday’s Town Meeting on MBTA Communities Zoning