Communication issues over recent appointments prompted the Town administration team to recommend a process policy. Read the full article → from Selectmen adopt policy for filling committee vacancies (2 dozen public spots left to fill)
While some Town Committees are working out how to potentially preserve an historic home and keep land from potentially being developed for large housing projects, opponents to funding a CPC project are asking what other future, potential projects could be funded with the money. Read the full article → from Selectmen may waive right to stop development instead of asking voters – decision on November 8th (Updated)
Parents are invited to a special film followed by a discussion panel. The focus is avoiding and/or dealing with drug use and addiction in teens. Read the full article → from If Only we could keep kids from abusing prescription drugs – film and panel on November 8th
Southborough Police announced the arrest of a suspect in burglaries on Flagg and General Henry Knox roads. According to the statement, the SPD was key to his arrest for these crimes and others. Read the full article → from Leominster man charged for Southborough burglaries – again
Results from the Downtown Survey are back. But, I can’t tell you what they were – at least, not yet. A meeting to present the findings is scheduled for this Monday. Read the full article → from Find out results of Downtown Survey – Monday (Data to help pave roadmap for downtown Main St)
Assabet students looking to “Do. More.” in the high school program and adults seeking to learn Advanced Manufacturing skills in the evening are getting a boost through a state grant. Read the full article → from Assabet benefits from state Skills Capital Grants for voc programs: Aid for Advanced Manufacturing
The Town is seeking more committee volunteers. Members won’t be expected to do “heavy lifting”, but there is a 3-4 year commitment. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for Cable Committee
For some families, Sunday means football. This Sunday will be a doozy with the T-Hawks Homecoming. Read the full article → from T-Hawks youth football and cheer Homecoming celebration – Sunday
Two Southborough schools already sent out requests to collect children’s winter hand-me-downs. Read the full article → from Winter gear collection drive for tots through teens
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: Planning on 28 Boston Rd and Public Safety traffic study; Selectmen on committee appointments (including ZBA alternate) and tax classification (Updated)
This Saturday, Southborough is hosting another collection drive for victims of a hurricane. This weekend’s effort will support “Puerto Rico Rises”. Read the full article → from Relief Drive to help Puerto Rico Rise – Saturday
This Sunday, dozens of area residents came together in prayer for a local family. Read the full article → from Prayer service for 6 year old held on St. Mark’s Field
Ian William Kemper, 24, of Boston [and formerly Southborough] passed away October 8, 2017 in his home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ian William Kemper, 24