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 and ZBA
The week in government: Planning Board and ZBA
News
Special Election update: Parry withdrawing
Special Election voters will get to choose from up to five candidates for selectman this fall. Not only did the candidates I reported on before file papers, two more entered the race. Read the full article → from Special Election update: Parry withdrawing
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
Police logs: B&E on Breakneck Hill Road
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: B&E on Breakneck Hill Road
Obituary: Neil R. Cronin, 78 – former Algonquin teacher
Neil R. Cronin, 78, a longtime teacher and respected tennis coach at Algonquin Regional High School, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Neil R. Cronin, 78 – former Algonquin teacher
Town considering options to secure land off Deerfoot (Special Town Meeting at end of November?)
With a historic home and many acres of undeveloped land slated to be sold to a developer, Town Committees are asked to weigh in on what they would want to do with the land if Town voters opted to match the offer. Read the full article → from Town considering options to secure land off Deerfoot (Special Town Meeting at end of November?)
Missing her? Dog found in Liberty Estates
A reader has rescued a dog and is now looking for her owner(s). Read the full article → from Missing her? Dog found in Liberty Estates
Recruiting for committees on Golf Course CR and disposition of Fayville Hall
At the same time, as the clock is ticking for the Town to decide whether or not to match an offer on a 27.8 acre parcel of land, the Town is seeking three volunteers to deal with the purchase and sale of two other parcels. Read the full article → from Recruiting for committees on Golf Course CR and disposition of Fayville Hall
Southborough Emergency Management director responds to storm relief in Puerto Rico
Normally when I write about Neal Aspesi, it means the Director of Southborough Emergency Management has issued a warning related to weather forecasts in our town. This time the news about him and his efforts to help a community far from our Southborough’s borders. Read the full article → from Southborough Emergency Management director responds to storm relief in Puerto Rico
OEDC’s roadmap for doing something about Downtown; plus Broker Breakfast on Friday (Updated)
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee has put out a second issue of “Doing Business in Southborough”. This time the focus is on answering the frequently asked question “What are You Doing about Downtown?”
And, while I’m posting about the EDC, I should note that they are hosing another “Broker Breakfast” this Friday. Read the full article → from OEDC’s roadmap for doing something about Downtown; plus Broker Breakfast on Friday (Updated)
Southborough job listings: Several new and reposted jobs for the schools
Another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Several new and reposted jobs for the schools
Special Election update: Five candidates file for Board of Selectmen
Special Election voters will get to choose from up to five candidates for selectman this fall. Not only did the candidates I reported on before file papers, two more entered the race. Read the full article → from Special Election update: Five candidates file for Board of Selectmen
Seniors – learn to play pickle ball this fall
Southborough residents aged 60+ are invited to come out and play pickle ball this fall. Read the full article → from Seniors – learn to play pickle ball this fall
Update on Breakneck Hill (vandalism has caused setbacks) and an invite to learn more about the Conservation Land on Saturday
The Committee asked me to share an update on the 90 acres of conservation land property and an invitation to join them on a walk this Saturday. The update included unfortunate news about recent vandalism and theft of signs that has caused some setbacks. Read the full article → from Update on Breakneck Hill (vandalism has caused setbacks) and an invite to learn more about the Conservation Land on Saturday