Earlier this month, the Southborough Library hosted the annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit. It was a fantastic collaboration between young artists and Southborough Gardeners. Read the full article → from Exploring at Art in Bloom: Photo Gallery and video
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. They are hoping the community and businesses answer the call. Read the full article → from APTO seeking donations for safe post prom night
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Corporal Christopher J. Orlando, United States Marine Corps, of Hingham, MA who died in a tragic military training accident on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, April 29, 2016
On Monday night, selectmen had a civil but tense discussion on the Medical Marijuana Dispensary planned for 255 Turnpike Road. In the end, the draft Host Agreement with CommCan, Inc. was approved 3-1. What was left unclear is whether the board will consider rescinding the letter of non-opposition allowing the dispensary to operate. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
Northborough police tracked down a man accused of making sexual comments to two girls near Algonquin. The NPD brought in a K-9 to help with their search, which ended in arrest. Read the full article → from Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)
Tomorrow, the Library Board of Trustees is hosting their annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates’ Night this Thursday
Irene B. Tibert, 81, of Southborough, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on April 21, 2016.
She worked thirty -three years as Southborough’s Veterans Agent. Read the full article → from Obituary: Irene B. Tibert, 81
Town officials have been talking for a while about making our government more open and transparent. Now they are getting some assistance in seeing things through. Read the full article → from Southborough getting state assistance with transparency
Last night, the Board of Selectmen reassured volunteers that they are still prioritizing a Public Safety Building project. Chair John Rooney told the study committee they hope to complete negotiations with St. Mark’s School for land acquisition within 2-3 weeks. The Town will be seeking to put something on the Presidential election ballot.
As part of the effort, Rooney agreed that it makes sense to vet out opponents on Town Committees when reappointments are made this June. Read the full article → from Public Safety building update: BOS aiming for Presidential ballot; may vet out reappointment of opponents (Updated)
The SPD is asking for anyone who witnessed or has information related to the crash to contact the Detective Division. The SPD has also released its latest logs, covering Thursday through Sunday. Read the full article → from Police looking for help investigating Rte 9 crash (and the latest Police Logs)
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Spring RAP registration and discount for summer camps end tomorrow
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: St. Mark’s Solar Array at Planning Board, Public Safety Building update at BOS; Regional School Committee
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Another coach honored and varsity winning streaks
Over objections from neighbors, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a permit to build an 11-unit senior housing development on the corner of Southville and Parkerville roads. Read the full article → from Caine’s Crossing: 11 senior housing units approved at Southville & Parkerville