A Southborough teen is organizing a collection drive to help people in need and struggling with the cold this winter. Read the full article → from Spread the Warmth. . . One blanket at a time – collection through January 30th
The media has again been reporting on the accomplishments and good deeds of Southborough residents. So, it’s time for another roundup of residents in the news. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: Veterans’ Graves Officers, cancer survivor, skating judge, and skating champ
It seems that some of my information on the Municipal Aggregation Plan was incorrect. Read the full article → from Municipal Aggregation: Savings for you (and a mea culpa from me)
In communications with the board, the project engineer for 28 Boston Road explained that a parcel of land will be conveyed to the Roman Catholic Church. Read the full article → from Small development, enabled by sale of St. Anne’s frontage, now to convey a parcel to the Church
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
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
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
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)
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
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
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
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)
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
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