There are four Citizen Petition Articles up for vote on Wednesday that have nothing to do with the golf course. This post is dedicated to Article 5. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: Article 5 – Standing Committee for Technology
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Letter: Questions on Article 1
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Questions on Article 1
Letter: Public Safety Study Committee (Part 2) – Project details (Updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Public Safety Study Committee (Part 2) – Project details (Updated)
Golf Course deal: Land deal values, official agreement, and proposed Conservation Restriction
Here’s an update and summary on the Articles to buy St. Mark’s Golf Course and build a combined public safety complex on the site. Read the full article → from Golf Course deal: Land deal values, official agreement, and proposed Conservation Restriction
The week in government: Special Town Meeting
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: Special Town Meeting
Drug arrest in Southborough
Southborough Police arrested an alleged potential marijuana dealer living in town. Read the full article → from Drug arrest in Southborough
Your input counts: Seeking immediate feedback on Town Meetings
The Town Meeting Review Committee is seeking voter feedback. And they’re hoping to get it before this week’s Special Town Meeting. (Though, they will continue to collect after.) Read the full article → from Your input counts: Seeking immediate feedback on Town Meetings
Obituary: Patricia( Adams) Slaughter, 89
Patricia( Adams) Slaughter, 89, of Southborough and formerly of Winter Park, Florida died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Westborough, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia( Adams) Slaughter, 89
Selectmen adding CR to Public Safety Building Article to preserve the Golf Course
Southborough officials will now ask voters to approve building a combined Police & Fire Station while preserving about 54 acres of the 60 acre St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from Selectmen adding CR to Public Safety Building Article to preserve the Golf Course
Recent fires: Limited damage in Southborough, heavy damages in Westborough
Local media covered two recent fires fought by the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Recent fires: Limited damage in Southborough, heavy damages in Westborough
Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff tomorrow in honor of two members of our armed services. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Special Olympics events this weekend: Polar Plunge fundraiser, Basketball Tournament, and more
Special Olympics of Massachusetts is looking to take over the Boroughs for the weekend. The community is invited to take an icy plunge, cheer on young ballers, and/or enjoy a mexican meal all while supporting the charity. Read the full article → from Special Olympics events this weekend: Polar Plunge fundraiser, Basketball Tournament, and more
ZBA approves variances for lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
The board decided that “substantial hardship” applies to not having well lighted playing fields. They also apparently determined that the “structures” that allows for the variance were the lights themselves. Read the full article → from ZBA approves variances for lights at Mooney Field and Richardson Courts
Obituary: Roger P. Plourde, 89
Roger P. Plourde, 89, of Southborough, died on Monday, February 27, 2017. Read the full article → from Obituary: Roger P. Plourde, 89