Last week, a member of the Southborough community passed away. I missed the notice, because Paul Doucette wasn’t a Southborough resident. But the Southborough Historical Society asked me to share their notice honoring the contribution he made to our Town heritage. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Doucette, 73
News
Fayville Hall: SYFS is moving out; Town is putting out an RFP for potential buyers
If you signed up to receive alerts from the Town website, you may have received a confusing notice from “The Town of Southborough”. Read the full article → from Fayville Hall: SYFS is moving out; Town is putting out an RFP for potential buyers
SCAC: 2018 Cultural arts awards granted
Southborough Cultural Arts Council has just announced this year’s grant awards. Read the full article → from SCAC: 2018 Cultural arts awards granted
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: Planning Board on Public Safety Building
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 on Public Safety Building
Gas work on Main Street begins Monday during rush hours
The Southborough Police Department posted a warning on Facebook to seek alternate routes around work being done on Main Street from School Street to Parkerville Road next week. Read the full article → from Gas work on Main Street begins Monday during rush hours
Police logs: A look at what’s kept officers busy this past month
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: A look at what’s kept officers busy this past month
Police look to improve support of business community – requesting information
The SPD is meeting with business owners and working to improve its support. As part of the effort, they are seeking information from business owners in town. Read the full article → from Police look to improve support of business community – requesting information
District speaker: Music’s effect on the brain and heart – February 5th
Above: Dr. Kathleen Howland gave a TED talk in Spain on the healing power of music. In a few weeks, she’ll be coming to Southborough to talk to parents about the scientific impact of music. (image from YouTube) The school district is bringing in another expert to talk to parents. This time, the focus is Read the full article → from District speaker: Music’s effect on the brain and heart – February 5th
SWL: Region could still benefit from Amazon HQ2
Southborough Wicked Local ran a piece covering the Amazon announcement from a local perspective. Read the full article → from SWL: Region could still benefit from Amazon HQ2
Historical Commission: Bylaws are helping to preserve and restore Southborough’s history and appearance
A recent story about an old home that will be torn down prompted me to check in with the architects of the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Read the full article → from Historical Commission: Bylaws are helping to preserve and restore Southborough’s history and appearance
Don’t forget to return the Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The annual town census form should have arrived in your mailbox recently. This is the explanation of why you should return a signed form and how easy it is to do it. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to return the Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
Southborough job listings: Harvard Book Depository specialist, Business Admin, ASL interpreter and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Book Depository specialist, Business Admin, ASL interpreter and more
Trottier students taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (or chickening out for the cause) – Feb 15
Trottier Middle School is hosting a special Special Olympics fundraiser this winter. Read the full article → from Trottier students taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (or chickening out for the cause) – Feb 15