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 contract, annual review of school policies
Susan (Wills) Hopkins, 90, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Southborough died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her home after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Susan (Wills) Hopkins, 90
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee has launched a new publication. As explained in the intro, EDC will be publishing monthly articles to “educate residents and businesses on the value of what our investment in economic development brings to our town”. Read the full article → from New monthly EDC publication promotes value of committee’s work
The Southborough Police Department allows vacationing residents to request periodic checks on their homes. They also ask the community to report suspicious activity. Read the full article → from Guarding our homes this summer
When Public Works Planning Board Chair presented the findings on the Water Tank report, he made clear that the board believed Fairview Hill is the best site for a new water tower. But with public pressure to pursue Park Central as an alternative site, he left the ball in the selectmen’s court. Read the full article → from Public Works Planning Report to selectmen: Fairview is best site for water tank; pursuing Park Central is an alternative to consider
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation asked me to help them get the word out. They are accepting a new round of grant proposals from organizations that serve our region. Read the full article → from Grants available for serving Greater Worcester Community – apply by September 15
Southborough Wicked Local reported that Universal Promise is in the running for a big match on donations to the cause. The charity was founded by Southborough native Martha Cummings, who hopes her old hometown will support the effort. Read the full article → from SWL: Southborough native seeking help to win matching grant and deliver on “Universal Promise”
Jesse Patrick Barton, 25, of Southborough, died on Friday July 21, 2017 at his home unexpectedly. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jesse Patrick Barton, 25
Last week, the Board of Selectmen heard about David Parry’s proposal to move utility poles on Main Street. The discussion included some updates since the previous public meeting on the issue. Read the full article → from Selectmen updated on proposal to relocate Main Street utility poles
Over the weekend, Southborough Little League’s senior team became State Champions. Read the full article → from Little League made the most of their journey to East Regionals
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: 9/11 field design
Patricia “Patty” Carroll-Ballard, 72, passed away at home on July 5, 2017 from complications due to cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carroll-Ballard, Patricia “Patty”, 72
Southborough Wicked Local covered the discussion and vote on safety issues on Deerfoot Road and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectmen to ask state for Truck Exclusion on Deerfoot and Parkerville
This week, Selectmen made four new votes related to the future police and fire station. All four were related to the team of people who will oversee important work on the project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update: New committee members and Project Manager selected