Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today. This time it is in honor of a fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home to be laid to rest. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: August 19, 2016
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals followed through on a reorganization to remove Chair Leo Bartolini from the helm. Early on in the talk, it looked like he would be acting as backup to lead some meetings. But while he potentially could, it doesn’t look likely. Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals names new Chair and “Clerk”; “Chair Pro Tem” to be named as needed
The Southborough Historical Society posted another glimpse into our town’s past. This one exposes the underbelly of the Cordaville area in the late 1800s. Read the full article → from History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville
The Southborough Library will be lending out a new resource soon. Thanks to a sponsorship, patrons will have the chance to borrow a telescope. Read the full article → from Check out stargazing power: Library Telescope Program info night – 8/25
Southborough Recreation has announced that Neary courts will be closed the first week of September. Read the full article → from Neary courts to be resurfaced
Yesterday, the Planning Board received the “100%” plans for the Park Central Site Plan Review. In last night’s hearing, the board and developer agreed to extend the application deadline and continue the hearing to September 19th. But it took more than a half hour of tense debate and an off camera consultation with attorneys to come to the agreement. Read the full article → from Park Central developer pushing for Planning Board site plan approval on September 19th
Some stories I missed in the media recently take a look at the careers of three current and former Southborough residents/students. Each is pursuing a passion. Read the full article → from Roundup: Current and former community members pursue their passions
Over the weekend, Southborough’s White-Koltz family lost their house to a fire. Neighbors immediately began rallying to help the couple. Now they are sharing how others in the community can pitch in. And the homeowners are sharing their immense gratitude. Read the full article → from Community support for owners of house lost in fire (Updated)
Superintendent Christine Johnson sent out a “One Call” notice to parents of students in the Northborough – Southborough schools last week. She alerted that two water bubblers are being replaced in a Northborough school as a result of recent lead tests. Read the full article → from Lead tests in district: Two bubblers being replaced in Northborough; Southborough and Algonquin still undergoing testing
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: Park Central tonight & Wednesday; Planning to discuss Main St
By the time emergency personnel were alerted to a house on fire in Southborough this morning, it was too late to save it. Read the full article → from Fire consumes 2-story house; lightening likely to blame
Newsweek published its annual list of top 500 high schools. Algonquin Regional High School was ranked #129 for the nation. Read the full article → from Algonquin back in Newsweek top 500
State police have revealed more details on the crash that took place Monday night in Southborough on the MassPike. Read the full article → from More info on wrong-way Mass Pike crash
The 25th Annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Outing takes place on Monday, September 19. Read the full article → from Reminder: 25th Annual Falconi Golf Outing is September 19th