Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to alert voters that you can avoid long lines on November 8th by voting early this year. It’s also a good time to remind you that tomorrow (October 19th) is the deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election. Read the full article → from Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
In August, I shared the news that Elaine Beals had passed away. At the time, an obituary wasn’t published, just a brief notice of her death. Now that her memorial has been scheduled for Saturday, her full obituary is available. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine (White) Beals, 93
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
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: ZBA appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (Updated)
I have more updates related to the Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Are you heading to Town Meeting on Tuesday? (Babysitting provided)
The Town has announced that starting this Monday the Building Department will no longer be at Town Hall. Read the full article → from Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
Last night, Town officials walked residents through the Main Street Reconstruction project and answered questions. They explained why the road requires deep repairs to its sub base. They defined the alternatives. And they tried to debunk the idea that there may be lower cost alternatives not acknowledged.
Most commenters spoke on behalf of the project and the need to rally support. But one provided another preview of challenges that supporters face on Tuesday night. Read the full article → from Main Street debate continues; Vote on Tuesday night requires 2/3 to pass
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 15th), is Homecoming for Aztec teams at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. They are using the festivities as a welcome for prospective students. Read the full article → from Assabet Open House (and homecoming) this Saturday
The New England Center for Children announced completion of a $10.9 million capital campaign to open the new John and Diane Kim Autism Institute. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC new institute ribbon cutting – October 17 (with former Gov. Dukakis)
Parents are invited to open houses in Southborough this month, and one in Northborough next month. Read the full article → from District invites parents considering preschool options to their open houses
Park Central’s developer is asking the court to dismiss an appeal by the Planning Board. Some of the details in the appeal are worth noting. Read the full article → from SWL: Park Central developer seeking to dismiss Planning Board appeal (and sanction costs)
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s teen grant-making committee is now accepting applications. The Youth for Community Improvement is looking to support access to food, youth engagement, and neighborhood enrichment in the Greater Worcester area. Southborough organizations are welcome to apply. Read the full article → from Teens look to provide charitable grants for programs incorporating “youth voices” – apply by November 1
Next Tuesday night’s Special Town Meeting isn’t just about Main Street. One of the Articles on the Warrant asks residents to remove Use Variance language from the Town’s zoning code. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article 6 seeks to put zoning use decisions back in the hands of voters