A Southborough author and mother chronicled the difficult and bittersweet journey of Trottier’s 2012-2013 Big Band and its beloved leader. Recently, key players from the story came together to celebrate its publication. Read the full article → from “Mr. Clark’s Big Band” goes digital (with music and audio)
The Historical Commission has asked me to share an update. The main gist is that there has been movement on pursuing the Main Street Historic District. Read the full article → from Update on Main Street Historic District project
Paul J. McCarthy, 86, of Marlborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul J. McCarthy, 86
On November 30th, the Economic Development Committee held a workshop inviting residents to join roundtable discussions on issues around revitalizing downtown. They are now sharing some of their takeaways.
One that may garner the most attention is the possibility of the Town purchasing land. Read the full article → from EDC roundtable findings: Possibility of “investing” in downtown lot; investigating re-zoning and treatment plant options (Updated)
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: Historical hearing on a demolition, Golf Course CR open forum, Planning on Safety Building, and School Committee on MCAS
Businesses selling alcohol should be aware that the SPD will be checking up on them. Meanwhile, other readers may be interested in the list of where they can buy a bottle of wine, or enjoy a cocktail. Read the full article → from Police doing Alcohol Compliance Checks; Where can you get alcohol in town?
Jean Davis Bigelow of Woods Hole, MA died at age 92 on Monday, November 27, 2017 following a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Davis Bigelow, 92
The committee charged with helping to protect the land at St. Mark’s Golf Course is holding an open forum on Monday night. Read the full article → from Learn about the Golf Course Conservation Restriction & weigh in – Monday night
The Town issued and shared its official response to David Parry’s complaint of an Open Meeting Law violation. Read the full article → from Town issued response to claim of OML violation
Bernard M. Campbell, Jr. 85, of Southborough, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bernard M. Campbell, Jr. 85
This week, the Public Safety Building Committee presented updated project costs to the Board of Selectmen. The Chair made clear that while there are cost overages “on paper” members are still striving to stay within their original budget presented to voters. He clarified that figure is $2 million below the “contingency” they included in the voter approved budget allowance.
During the discussion that followed, it became clear that some members disagreed with a decision not to include costs for a related project in their budget. At issue is relocation of the clubhouse for the adjacent St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from Officials debate whether Golf Course clubhouse costs can/should be covered by Public Safety Building budget
The members of Southborough Kindergroup are no doubt on Santa’s nice list again this year after putting together another magical Santa Day last weekend. Read the full article → from Thanks to Santa Day sponsors and Kindergroup
Last month, Southborough Police announced they were charging a couple with ” Procuring Liquor to a Person Under 21.” The charges stemmed from a Halloween party with teens held at the couple’s home that purportedly grew out of control. According to Southborough Wicked Local, the couple isn’t being charged at this time. Read the full article → from SWL: Court not charging couple for party with underage drinkers; Police disappointed, sending message to community