Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58, of Southborough, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58
Obituary: Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58
News
Use Variance removal and plans to codify dependable bylaws for good development (Updated)
As I posted earlier, Town Meeting voters stripped the Zoning Board of Appeals of its ability to grant Use Variances. Read the full article → from Use Variance removal and plans to codify dependable bylaws for good development (Updated)
Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls
Last night, Southborough held the Special Town Meeting I’ve been warning you about forever. Judging by the tone and actions of voters, the main attraction was the Use Variance bylaw.
Close to 10% of Southborough’s registered voters turned up at Trottier Middle School to make their voices heard. But there is controversy over whether that happened or some voices were unfairly muted. Read the full article → from Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls
ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes this fall. 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 ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
Police logs (10/9 – 10/12/16): Ringing the wrong doorbell and owner rummaging through own vehicle
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (10/9 – 10/12/16): Ringing the wrong doorbell and owner rummaging through own vehicle
Bring the kids to Town Meeting tonight – but please register first
Southborough Recreation informs me that they successfully recruited more babysitters. That means they have re-opened registration for babysitting at tonight’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Bring the kids to Town Meeting tonight – but please register first
Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Last night, the Board of Selectmen appointed a new member and alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In selecting from the six candidates, most selectmen prioritized adding diversity to the board by focusing on members outside “the business”. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
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
Obituary: Elaine (White) Beals, 93
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
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
The week in government: ZBA appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (Updated)
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)
Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
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
Are you heading to Town Meeting on Tuesday? (Babysitting provided)
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)
Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
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