The Planning Board indicated last night that it would work on a bylaw to restrict recreational marijuana sales. It is one of multiple bylaws that the board is discussing or working on. Read the full article → from Planning discussing/drafting bylaws: Marijuana restrictions, Over 55 housing, overlay district and new uses to preserve historic buildings
News
Obituary: Robert Alan, 65
Robert Alan, 65, of Southborough, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Mass General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Alan, 65
Police logs (January 4 – 7, 2017): More booms in the night
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (January 4 – 7, 2017): More booms in the night
This week in sports: In the lead – Boys Hockey, Wrestling, and Girls Swimming
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: In the lead – Boys Hockey, Wrestling, and Girls Swimming
The week in government: Master Plan Committee seeks feedback from Golf Course abutters & users
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: Master Plan Committee seeks feedback from Golf Course abutters & users
Reminder: Contact scouts by 8pm tonight and drag your tree outside by 9am on Saturday
Reminder, the Boy Scouts from Troop 1 are hauling away Christmas Trees tomorrow morning (Saturday, January 7th). It’s a one time deal – so if you plan to take advantage, act quick. Read the full article → from Reminder: Contact scouts by 8pm tonight and drag your tree outside by 9am on Saturday
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw hearing – Monday night
Last month, the Historical Commission presented a draft bylaw for Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings to the Planning Board for discussion. Members reassured concerned owners of historical buildings that this doesn’t place new restrictions on their properties. Instead, it opens up new possibilities. Read the full article → from Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw hearing – Monday night
Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 6
Another organization has announced that scholarships are available to Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 6
Got talent? Audition for the 17th Annual Rotary Talent Show
It’s time once again to start thinking about the Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show, a fun annual event that features students in grades 5 and up performing acts of all types, from singing and dancing to juggling and martial arts. Read the full article → from Got talent? Audition for the 17th Annual Rotary Talent Show
Resident Roundup: Helping the impoverished, winning national jazz award, and Red Sox memories
Southborough residents have been making making news again. Here are a few stories worth sharing. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: Helping the impoverished, winning national jazz award, and Red Sox memories
New Southborough Town Planner to start this month
The Planning Board has hired a new Town Planner. Karina G. Quinn of Upton accepted the position. Read the full article → from New Southborough Town Planner to start this month
Learn how to Use Biological and Psychological Principles to Help Children Strive for Success – January 12
Next week, the Northborough-Southborough School District is holding the another presentation in this year’s Speaker Series for parents. Read the full article → from Learn how to Use Biological and Psychological Principles to Help Children Strive for Success – January 12
Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
The Town is preparing to make its case to voters on the St. Mark’s Golf Course land deal and building a new public safety complex. I had planned to wait on an update until after selectmen meet tonight. But there’s too much information to hold back. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant
Three Southborough based businesses made news recently – one of them twice. Read the full article → from Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant