Southborough Emergency Management is warning that the flooding rains may be coming our way soon. Read the full article → from Warning of flooding rain hazards Fri – Sat
Warning of flooding rain hazards Fri – Sat
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Got talent? Audition for the 18th Annual Rotary Talent Show
It’s time once again to start thinking about the Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show, a fun annual event that features students in grades 5 and up performing acts of all types, from singing and dancing to juggling and martial arts. Read the full article → from Got talent? Audition for the 18th Annual Rotary Talent Show
T-Hawks B-ball at TD Garden – January 27
This month, Algonquin Boys Basketball will head to TD Garden. The team will participate in an invitational. Read the full article → from T-Hawks B-ball at TD Garden – January 27
Chestnut Hill Farm expanding by 39 acres thanks to generous family (and donors); creating “New Community Gathering Space” (Updated)
The Trustees of Reservations is touting big news about Chestnut Hill Farm. The farm will be growing by almost 30%. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm expanding by 39 acres thanks to generous family (and donors); creating “New Community Gathering Space” (Updated)
Thank you from (and to) Southborough Gardeners
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from (and to) Southborough Gardeners
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
The week in government: Public Safety Building, Planning Board, and School Committee
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: Public Safety Building, Planning Board, and School Committee
Electrical supplier change coming: Learn more before you rollover or opt out – Tuesday info sessions (Updated)
Last spring, Town Meeting voters gave the Town permission to pursue a Municipal Aggregation plan for electricity. A flat rate contract was secured this fall, and goes into effect this winter. That’s not just for Town owned properties, but for most residents/property owners in Southborough. Read the full article → from Electrical supplier change coming: Learn more before you rollover or opt out – Tuesday info sessions (Updated)
SWL: Police Chief pushes for staff increase
Town Meeting is months away, but Town officials are already busy working on the budget for Fiscal Year 2019. Last week, Selectmen heard Police Chief Ken Paulhus’ request for $80,000 to hire a new officer. Read the full article → from SWL: Police Chief pushes for staff increase
CA: Schools continue research into feasibility of solar arrays
The Northborough and Southborough School district is moving into the next phase of its Solar Feasibility study. The Community Advocated covered the discussion at last month’s Combined School Committee meeting. Read the full article → from CA: Schools continue research into feasibility of solar arrays
Christmas Tree pickup delayed to January 13th
Boy Scout Troop 1 has announced a snow delay in their Christmas Tree pickup program. Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup delayed to January 13th
Another Snow Day: School Cancelled for Friday, January 5th
The Superintendent made the call. School is cancelled for tomorrow. Read the full article → from Another Snow Day: School Cancelled for Friday, January 5th
Reminder: Free Throw contest for kids – January 8
On Monday, Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Reminder: Free Throw contest for kids – January 8
Golf Course: Discord over control of Conservation Restriction; pursuing a potential name change
According to Southborough Wicked Local, Town Counsel will pursue a Conservation Restriction for the St. Mark’s Golf Course co-held between a Town committee and outside non-profit. The decision was over objections of some concerned residents and the ad-hoc committee appointed to work on the CR.
Later in the same Tuesday night meeting, the board discussed starting a process to rename the course. Read the full article → from Golf Course: Discord over control of Conservation Restriction; pursuing a potential name change