According to, Town Administrator Mark Purple an ethics complaint filed against former Selectman John Rooney has been denied. Read the full article → from Attorney General denies complaint against Rooney
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Selectmen to discuss chapter 61A parcel for sale (27.8 acres at south end of Deerfoot)
Two Chapter 61 parcels on Deerfoot Road are set to be sold. Selectmen will discuss rights and timeline to consider matching the $1.9 million price. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss chapter 61A parcel for sale (27.8 acres at south end of Deerfoot)
Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
Tomorrow marks the last day that most residents can buy this year’s Transfer Station permits without an extra fee. And to accommodate last minute shoppers, the Town Clerk’s office is staying open until 5:00 pm today.
And, another year means another “sticking point”. Learn about this year’s sticker controversy. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers: Today is deadline for “discount”; oversized stickers can be replaced
Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Two committees revamped under articles approved by Town Meeting voters are good to go. Now they just need members. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Economic Development and Municipal Technology committees
Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
The time for town ballers to sign up is now, especially 4th-8th graders. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball: Register now; Free clinics starting Sunday for 4th-8th graders
Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
According to New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, speaking to children about money can be an emotionally fraught topic for parents of all income levels. Through his bestselling book, and next week in Southborough, Lieber seeks to advise parents on the right conversations. Read the full article → from Teaching kids about money: “The Opposite of Spoiled” – September 19
Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
Once again, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council is again in desperate need for volunteers. They are looking for some fresh blood and/or – by my reading – return of some old blood. Read the full article → from Got Culture? SCAC needs you (Learn more at info night – Sept 19) (Updated)
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
The week in government: Historical, Library Trustees, Personnel Board, School Committee, and Conservation Commission
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, Library Trustees, Personnel Board, School Committee, and Conservation Commission
Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2017
Today is Patriots Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance of the attacks of September 11, 2001. As every year, flags in Southborough and across the country will fly at half staff from sunrise to sunset for the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: September 11, 2017
Man in custody being charged with burglary of Southborough businesses
According to Southborough Police, an Ashland man has been charged with burglaries of businesses in town. He is in custody and also facing charges for crimes in other nearby towns. Read the full article → from Man in custody being charged with burglary of Southborough businesses
District Keynote series: “Reducing Anxiety in Children” – Sept 18
The Northborough – Southborough School District is continuing its expert speaker series for parents and teachers. Up first this fall is a September 18th presentation on reducing students’ anxieties. Read the full article → from District Keynote series: “Reducing Anxiety in Children” – Sept 18
New season for Interboro Community Band – September 18
Is your flute buried in the back of a closet? Has your trombone case been gathering dust?
If you are looking for a chance to pull them out again, look to the Interboro Community Band. Read the full article → from New season for Interboro Community Band – September 18