At a hearing last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals informally supported a variance for lights at Mooney field. Read the full article → from Mooney Lights: ZBA close to approving over abutters’ objections; Rec to work through conditions with neighbors tonight
Town Meeting will vote on whether or not to ban or restrict operation of recreational marijuana businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Town pursuing ban of “Recreational Marijuana” – public hearing Feb 27
Next week, the Library is hosting another forum on a Special Town Meeting article. Read the full article → from Forum on article to plan Town’s technology use
Rose M. (Benware) Campbell, 98, of Southborough died on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Beaumont skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Northborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rose M. (Benware) Campbell, 98
Town officials continue to work on a new bylaw to allow “Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings”. Read the full article → from Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw Subcommittee created
Southborough Recreation is seeking experienced babysitters, high school age and up. They’d like volunteers, but are willing to pay. Read the full article → from Town seeks babysitters (paid or volunteer) for Town Meetings – March 8th & ATM
Southborough Recreation Department is offering indoor sports again this fall/winter for children too young to join leagues. Read the full article → from Early spring sports for Preschoolers: Mini Sports, Mini Ballers, and Soccer
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Wrestling Champs, Hockey Cup win, and more
Aldona ‘Alda’ B. Charbonnier, 103, of Southborough, formerly of Allston/Brighton passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born March 11, 1913, she was Southborough’s eldest resident. Read the full article → from Obituary: Aldona ‘Alda’ B. Charbonnier, 103 [Southborough’s oldest resident]
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: Truck Exclusions, Park Central Appeals, Variances for field lights, and Algonquin budget
School is cancelled for tomorrow, Monday, February 13th. Read the full article → from Another Snow Day: February 13, 2017 (Updated-again)
The Town of Southborough has posted the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. With all the attention on the Golf Course and Public Safety Building, you may be surprised by some of the Citizen Petition Articles up for vote. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Articles: More than the golf course and safety station (Updated)
Southborough Police are accusing the restaurant of destroying evidence related to an allegedly drunk driver who crashed into a police cruiser. Read the full article → from China Gourmet liquor license suspended for involvement in DUI crashes; Investigation into destruction of evidence
As the March 8th Special Town Meeting approaches, meetings and debate around the main focus of the meeting continue to heat up. Read the full article → from Golf Course & Public Safety Building: St. Mark’s and selectmen say they won’t renegotiate, debate over building budget, and much more