Last week, Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan updated selectmen and residents on plans for handling safety issues on Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Flagg Road safety: Lopsided yellow line, new feedback signs, and resident-suggested one-ways
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of the passing of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: through Thursday, November 16, 2017
Woodward School’s the Green Team, is vying to win an outdoor garden and a picnic table made of recyclable materials. They are asking for you “votes” to help. Read the full article → from Woodward “Green Team” asks for your vote to win outdoor garden
Last Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen opted not to act on the Town’s Right of First Refusal for a Chapter 61A property on Deerfoot Road. The board voted 3-2 to reject bringing an article to Special Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from In split vote, Selectmen reject asking voters about Right of First Refusal on 135 Deerfoot
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: Public Safety Building site plan in front of Planning Board tonight
It’s time for another update on postseason tournaments. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Soccer out at CMass Finals; Game Day Cheer 4th at States
The Town will be holding its annual ceremomony at the All Wars Memorial in the morning. I’m sharing a past reminder from Southborough’s VFW Commander on why we honor the day. Read the full article → from A reminder: Why we celebrate Veteran’s Day this Saturday
It’s time for another update on postseason tournaments. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Field Hockey headed to State Semis, Soccer in CMass Finals
An emailed political message that sparked discord has raised questions about what is fair free speech and respectful advocacy vs dirty politics. Read the full article → from Discord over BOS Chair’s endorsement of all but one candidate
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Dan Kolenda defends his free speech
Southborough homeowners who hosted a Halloween party with 40-100 “juveniles” have been charged for procuring their liquor. Read the full article → from Couple faces charges for providing alcohol to underage partiers (Updated)
The Southborough Senior Center is planning its annual Autumn Fair fundraiser for Friends of the COA. They are seeking donations from the community. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair: Donate items/services and save the Date – November 18
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11.
In honor of the holiday, some facilities are closed on Friday and/or Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observances (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
I’m overdue on sharing some of the news I’ve come across about Algonquin Regional High School this fall. So, it’s time for another roundup. This one will focus on coverage of the administration team.
It includes a story that shows some rankle among students over what the administration calls “consistent” enforcement of old school policies. Read the full article → from Algonquin roundup: New administrators profiled and new enforcement of old school policies