If you’ve been referring to the official school district calendar, there may be some things you are missing. Read the full article → from Upcoming school holidays and early dismissals (starting next week) (Updated)
News
Planning Board seeking advice on appealing Park Central decision
The Planning Board is again asking for permission to hire special counsel. It’s the second time Chair Don Morris has brought the official request to Selectmen over the Park Central project. This time around, the request has a ticking clock. Read the full article → from Planning Board seeking advice on appealing Park Central decision
The week in government: BOS review of 3 Citizen’s Petitions for 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: BOS review of 3 Citizen’s Petitions for Special Town Meeting
This week in sports: A look at hopeful starts to Fall sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: A look at hopeful starts to Fall sports
Town may be looking at St. Mark’s Golf Course for Public Safety Building site
A rumor has been swirling about the Public Safety Building. The Town isn’t denying it. And an unofficial scheduled meeting is lending the rumor credence. Read the full article → from Town may be looking at St. Mark’s Golf Course for Public Safety Building site
State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
There hasn’t been much attention paid to the state primary. But judging by what I found, eligible voters may want to take the time to vote. Read the full article → from State Primary on Thursday (or the real election for an important seat you probably never noticed)
Selectmen to review Citizen Petition articles and hold Flagg Road Safety Forum
Selectmen will review three citizen petitions tomorrow and hold a safety forum next week. Read the full article → from Selectmen to review Citizen Petition articles and hold Flagg Road Safety Forum
ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
The ZBA member leading Park Central hearings moved out of town the night after approving the 40B permit in a marathon session. Read the full article → from ZBA Vacancy (and related Park Central controversy)
Obituary: Rita Anne (Rossini) Baker, 91
Rita Anne (Rossini) Baker, 91, of Southborough, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rita Anne (Rossini) Baker, 91
Register for RAP, the Neary musical, morning Fitness at Finn, and Trottier Cross Country
Registration has begun for the next session of RAP (Recreation After-school Programs). Read the full article → from Register for RAP, the Neary musical, morning Fitness at Finn, and Trottier Cross Country
10/18 Town Meeting to vote on gating Flagg Rd, removing Use Variances, and eliminating IDC
On October 18th, Southborough is holding a Special Town Meeting. Since I last posted about it, the date moved and Articles for three more Citizen Petitions have been added to the Warrant. (Plus, some Articles that popped up on the Warrant in between have dropped off.) Read the full article → from 10/18 Town Meeting to vote on gating Flagg Rd, removing Use Variances, and eliminating IDC
Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Choral groups around the area that welcome adult members from the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Where can you raise your voice (this year)?
Seeking new member of Advisory Committee
Town Moderator Stephen Morreale is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Advisory Committee. (Obviously, the more applicants, the better. But only one seat is open.) Read the full article → from Seeking new member of Advisory Committee
Obituary: Jeffrey James Merloni, 55
Jeffrey James Merloni, 55 of Southborough passed away in his sleep early Friday morning, August 26, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeffrey James Merloni, 55