A reader reached out to me to ask me to share the news about the a popular, longtime Town employee who is about to retire. Read the full article → from Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
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What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
ARHS Athletics: College Commitments and Hall of Fame inductions
Last week, Algonquin celebrated seniors who secured commitments to play in college Division 1-3 athletics next year. And this week, the school will host a ceremony to celebrate alumni, former coaches and athletic boosters for earning a place in ARHS Athletics’ Hall of Fame. Read the full article → from ARHS Athletics: College Commitments and Hall of Fame inductions
Obituary: Connor Costello, 30
COSTELLO, Connor, age 30, of Southborough, MA, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: Connor Costello, 30
The week in government
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
The recent Scouting for Food drive was a success. I’m sharing BSA’s announcement with their thank you for the community’s generosity to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Thank you to community for supporting Scouting for Food
Obituary: Josephine (Dentato) DesChamps, 102
Josephine (Dentato) DesChamps, 102, of Westborough, and formerly of Southborough, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at The Willows in Westborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Josephine (Dentato) DesChamps, 102
Select Board approves signing Metrowest RECC agreement
On Tuesday night, the Select Board voted to sign an amended agreement with Westborough and Grafton to form a public safety dispatch center. Read the full article → from Select Board approves signing Metrowest RECC agreement
Rec Commissioner and other Town Committee vacancies
The Recreation Department has asked me to share their call for volunteer to fill a new vacancy on the commission that oversees them. While I’m sharing their news, I’m also rounding up a list of vacancies on other Town Committees. Read the full article → from Rec Commissioner and other Town Committee vacancies
Rotary provided support for locally sheltered refugee families
Rotary members mobilized to quickly help newly arrived refugees in a neighboring town gear up for fall and winter in New England. Read the full article → from Rotary provided support for locally sheltered refugee families
Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Here are the options in town, including one that’s getting an early start. Read the full article → from Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
Sign up to play Pickleball this winter
Adults ages 18+ can register for "non-instructional indoor pickleball"
Southborough Rec is promoting two levels of outdoor Pickleball lessons for beginners starting right after Labor Day. Read the full article → from Sign up to play Pickleball this winter
ZBA to deliberate on 40B abutting Breakneck Hill — Dec 11 (Updated-again)
The ZBA has closed its hearing on the 5 story, 60 unit building proposed at 120 Turnpike Rd. Now they have to determine what conditions to impose.
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals was forced to close the public hearing on the proposed 40B project at 120 Turnpike Road. They are scheduled to deliberate on the decision on December 11th.
Before they vote, the board may opt to allow the public to make limited comments. Read the full article → from ZBA to deliberate on 40B abutting Breakneck Hill — Dec 11 (Updated-again)
Assabet’s Showcase & Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale
The Bake Sale orders (including classic side dishes) ends tomorrow at noon.
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding its annual “Showcase” for prospective students and parents. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Showcase & Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale