Southborough’s Donna McDaniel asked if she could share some information with readers regarding the Tuesday election. Basically, it spells out what observers rights are to monitor fair process, residents’ rights to vote privately without intimidation, and how one’s rights won’t be allowed to infringe on the other. Read the full article → from Election Observers’ and Voters’ Rights
The Zoning Board of Appeals opened appeal hearings on the Building Inspector’s ruling on Park Central Use Variance. A continued hearing will be held on November 3rd. In advance, the board is receiving written legal arguments from appellants and defense to bolster their cases. Read the full article → from ZBA denies Park Central appeals
The school district has invited parents to its next presentation in their Educational Speaker Series Read the full article → from Practical strategies to help kids manage their own work and goals
Southborough Youth and Family Services, Trottier Middle School and the SOS are inviting the community to learn how to help kids/teens find balance in a digital world. To do that, they are sponsoring free public showings of Screenagers. Read the full article → from Community invited to viewing of Screenagers: Growing Up in a Digital Age – Nov 16 & 17
SHS is making a plea for contributions to help them preserve history. And, I’m sharing some of the fascinating history they’ve recently shared – including an ironic post on why St. Anne’s Church is a replica of the original church which would have been almost 130 years old today. Read the full article → from Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
Southborough Rec is again offering Skating Lessons at St. Mark’s Rink this fall. Read the full article → from Skating Lessons at St. Mark’s Rink (ages 5 and up) (Updated)
Southborough’s Chief of Police asked me to share a position paper opposing Ballot Question 4. Read the full article → from Mass Police Chiefs oppose legalizing marijuana
Those of you looking for the Board of Selectmen meeting last night might have seen that it was cancelled. But you may have missed that it was rescheduled to later this week. Read the full article → from BOS meeting rescheduled to Thursday night at Cordaville Hall
The Southborough Library’s Board of Trustees is reaching out to the community again. They are looking for feedback on the services the library offers and the ones it doesn’t. Read the full article → from Library seeking feedback through new survey
Northborough-Southborough Girls Lacrosse registration will take place in November for the upcoming Spring season. The sport is open to girls in both towns in grades 1 through 8. Read the full article → from Girls Lacrosse – register for spring by November 30th
Have too much candy in your house? Neary School will be happy to take it off your hands and ship it overseas. Read the full article → from Neary School collecting candy (and/or cash) for troop care packages through November 11
Southborough Little League is holding its annual meeting this Sunday, November 6. Read the full article → from Little League annual meeting this Sunday
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Golf at State Championship; Football headed to Playoffs
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: Petition to remove ZBA member; proposed truck exclusion studies for Parkerville & Deerfoot; and appeals to ZBA on decision re Park Central (Updated)