Officials are seeking permits this Wednesday that may allow the Town to renege on promises purportedly made to residents over 20 years ago. Read the full article → from Tennis Court Lights: Town reneging on promise to Trottier abutters? (Updated)
A Southborough Girl Scout troop is collecting items for families in need. Donations to Project Just Because can be dropped at Neary through this Friday. Read the full article → from Donate to families in need “Just Because”: Drop off at Neary through Friday
February break marked the end of the regular winter season for Algonquin’s varsity sports. Which means the full focus is on post-season tournaments. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Boys Hockey and Basketball in Division Quarter Finals
Rose Mary (Carrier) Bartolini, 58, of Hopkinton and formerly of Southborough passed away peacefully at her home in her family’s care on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rose Mary (Carrier) Bartolini, 58
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: Recreational Marijuana article hearings, public safety building info session and Special Town Meeting prep
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: Is the Golf Course Deal a good one or not?
The Principal Search Committees for Finn and Woodward are holding public feedback forums. Read the full article → from Weigh in on the principal searches for Finn & Woodward – Thursday
There was some confusion over the process for tonight’s meetings on the St. Mark’s Golf Course. I already updated yesterday’s post. But given the importance of these meetings to so many readers, I thought this deserved a post of its own. Read the full article → from Tonight’s meetings: Master Plan recommendation at Senior Center; BOS possible vote on recommendation at Community House
Paul M. Heffernan, 85, of Southborough, died on Monday, February 20, 2017, at his home, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul M. Heffernan, 85
This charitable grant is planned as part of the 90th anniversary celebration. Read the full article → from Long Cadillac invites local charities to apply for $10,000 grant
Selectmen want voters to approve buying St. Mark’s Golf Course and building a new public safety complex on the site. To secure enough votes, they are considering including a Conservation Restriction on the over 90% remainder of the 60 acre parcel. Read the full article → from Selectmen may amend Golf Course article to include CR; Related meetings Thurs night (Updated again)
The Southborough Education Foundation has opened bidding on silent auction items donated to this year’s Spelling Bee. Some of the items are sure to create a buzz. Read the full article → from Get your Hamilton tickets here (or courtside Celtics tickets, an Ocean House overnight, and more)
The Southborough Library is seeking nominees for the third annual Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction. Read the full article → from Nominate someone for their service to the Library – deadline March 1
The Principal Search Committee for Algonquin is holding a public feedback forum. Read the full article → from Weigh in on the Algonquin principal search – next Tuesday