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Police seize gun during traffic stop
This weekend, Southborough police made an arrest that included seizing a loaded gun. Read the full article → from Police seize gun during traffic stop
Obituary: Daniel Charles Shea, 75
Former Southboro school teacher, Daniel Charles Shea, passed away peacefully on November third at the age of 75. It would take 150 years for his friends and family to tell all of the amazing and sometimes ridiculous stories of this man’s life. We better start now. There will be an open house on November 12th Read the full article → from Obituary: Daniel Charles Shea, 75
Post Season update: Football wins division semis; FHockey and Volleyball in semis tonight; more ARHS varsity successes
Algonquin athletics is having another great fall. Read the full article → from Post Season update: Football wins division semis; FHockey and Volleyball in semis tonight; more ARHS varsity successes
Selectmen to hold “unprecedented” hearing on removing Bartolini from ZBA
Last week, the Board of Selectmen allowed petitioners to make their case against Zoning Board of Appeals’ Leo Bartolini. Residents accused the former Chair of disrespectful behavior that has eroded public confidence in the ZBA.
Their arguments held enough weight with selectmen that they agreed to pursue to the next stage in the legal process. Selectmen agreed to submit written charges to Bartolini and schedule a public hearing to decide whether or not to remove him “for cause” from his post. Read the full article → from Selectmen to hold “unprecedented” hearing on removing Bartolini from ZBA
Reminder: ARHS Cross Country Shoe Drive
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes through Thanksgiving. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from Reminder: ARHS Cross Country Shoe Drive
Election Observers’ and Voters’ Rights
Southborough’s Donna McDaniel asked if she could share some information with readers regarding the Tuesday election. Basically, it spells out what observers rights are to monitor fair process, residents’ rights to vote privately without intimidation, and how one’s rights won’t be allowed to infringe on the other. Read the full article → from Election Observers’ and Voters’ Rights
ZBA denies Park Central appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals opened appeal hearings on the Building Inspector’s ruling on Park Central Use Variance. A continued hearing will be held on November 3rd. In advance, the board is receiving written legal arguments from appellants and defense to bolster their cases. Read the full article → from ZBA denies Park Central appeals
Practical strategies to help kids manage their own work and goals
The school district has invited parents to its next presentation in their Educational Speaker Series Read the full article → from Practical strategies to help kids manage their own work and goals
Community invited to viewing of Screenagers: Growing Up in a Digital Age – Nov 16 & 17
Southborough Youth and Family Services, Trottier Middle School and the SOS are inviting the community to learn how to help kids/teens find balance in a digital world. To do that, they are sponsoring free public showings of Screenagers. Read the full article → from Community invited to viewing of Screenagers: Growing Up in a Digital Age – Nov 16 & 17
Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
SHS is making a plea for contributions to help them preserve history. And, I’m sharing some of the fascinating history they’ve recently shared – including an ironic post on why St. Anne’s Church is a replica of the original church which would have been almost 130 years old today. Read the full article → from Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
Skating Lessons at St. Mark’s Rink (ages 5 and up) (Updated)
Southborough Rec is again offering Skating Lessons at St. Mark’s Rink this fall. Read the full article → from Skating Lessons at St. Mark’s Rink (ages 5 and up) (Updated)
Mass Police Chiefs oppose legalizing marijuana
Southborough’s Chief of Police asked me to share a position paper opposing Ballot Question 4. Read the full article → from Mass Police Chiefs oppose legalizing marijuana
BOS meeting rescheduled to Thursday night at Cordaville Hall
Those of you looking for the Board of Selectmen meeting last night might have seen that it was cancelled. But you may have missed that it was rescheduled to later this week. Read the full article → from BOS meeting rescheduled to Thursday night at Cordaville Hall