Another appeal has been filed on Park Central. This time, developer Bill Depietri is asking the court to overrule a Zoning Board of Appeals decision. Read the full article → from Park Central developer asks court to deem Site Plan constructively approved; alleges unfair process
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Fireworks safety and access to Emergency messages
Southborough’s Emergency Management’s Lt. Neal P. Aspesi asked me to share a couple of notices from SEMA and the Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fireworks safety and access to Emergency messages
Another look at removing utility poles from “historic” Main St area; potential Special Town Meeting (Updated)

This week, David Parry publicly presented his plan to bring the removal of utility poles from historic Main Street to Town Meeting voters. Read the full article → from Another look at removing utility poles from “historic” Main St area; potential Special Town Meeting (Updated)
St. Mark’s Football Clinic: 7th – 9th graders, July 17 – 20

St. Mark’s School is running a football clinic this summer. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Football Clinic: 7th – 9th graders, July 17 – 20
Town asking State to pass Special Act for St. Mark’s land deal

The land deal to allow building of the new police and fire station was up for discussion in front of the state legislature yesterday. Read the full article → from Town asking State to pass Special Act for St. Mark’s land deal
Moderator shares statement on appointments to Advisory, Personnel, and Public Works Planning

Town Moderator Paul Cimino asked me to share with readers his explanation on how he is handling appointments he is responsible for making to Town boards and committees. Read the full article → from Moderator shares statement on appointments to Advisory, Personnel, and Public Works Planning
SAT Bootcamp: register for SAT prep this July

[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp: register for SAT prep this July
Pick up your volleyball and head to the sand

You don’t have to head to the coast, or even a lake, to enjoy a good game of beach volleyball. Read the full article → from Pick up your volleyball and head to the sand
The week in government: Planning Board, ZBA and more

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 Board, ZBA and more
ARHS students earned outside honors for arts and sciences this spring

It has been months since I found time to share Algonquin students’ great academic & artistic achievements. But I decided, better late than never. Read the full article → from ARHS students earned outside honors for arts and sciences this spring
Seeking info for (and input on) Shop SOBO directory

If you own a business based in Southborough, the Economic Development Committee wants to help promote it. Read the full article → from Seeking info for (and input on) Shop SOBO directory
Pick up your racket for some free play or adult Mixed Doubles (or sign kids up for lessons)

You don’t have to join a club to enjoy a game of Tennis this summer in Southborough. Read the full article → from Pick up your racket for some free play or adult Mixed Doubles (or sign kids up for lessons)
Algonquin news: Adminitrative turnover (and downsizing?), more retirees, and launching Bring Your Own Device tech pilot

Here’s some of what I learned from reading the school newspaper – The Algonquin Harbinger – this morning. Read the full article → from Algonquin news: Adminitrative turnover (and downsizing?), more retirees, and launching Bring Your Own Device tech pilot
Aloha to retirees from Finn and Woodward schools: Principal Randell and teachers Daly & Donlon

Most readers are well aware that Jim Randell is retiring this month after 12 years as a Southborough Principal. You may not be aware of two other long-time members of Finn and Woodward schools who are also moving on to their next phase: Margaret Daly and Jean Donlon. Read the full article → from Aloha to retirees from Finn and Woodward schools: Principal Randell and teachers Daly & Donlon