The Board of Selectmen meeting was a busy one on Tuesday night. Selectmen cast two significant votes. Read the full article → from BOS revives Main St project and denies Planning Board request for independent counsel
There was a lot of chatter after Town Meeting and during the campaign for Moderator about how to increase TM participation.
Now the Town is preparing to take a serious look at the issue. And they need five volunteers to help do that. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for committee to improve Town Meeting participation – apply by June 1st
In preparation for Memorial Day, American flags are placed/replaced on the graves of every Southborough veteran in tribute to their service to the country. The community is again invited to take part. Read the full article → from Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans – May 27
Last night, the Board of Selectmen and public were updated on the preservation of the Burnett House. It was also an opportunity to thank some of those involved. Read the full article → from Burnett House news: Progress update and civic action recognition
A liaison for the local Muslim community is reaching out to Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Conversation about Islam – June 1st
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Over the weekend, district Lacrosse players honored the founder and original coach of Algonquin’s Lacrosse program. Read the full article → from THawks’ John Schunder Day
In honor of its 150th anniversary, Fay School is displaying a complete collection of Presidential autographs. It’s more than a collection of signatures. Some of the framed documents include noteworthy letters and historical documents. Read the full article → from View Fay School’s collection of Presidential autographs & documents – May 21 & 24
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: 5/11-5/15 (updated)
Arthur Keith Piper, 93, of Southborough, died peacefully on May 11, 2016. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur Keith Piper, 93
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: Main St update; Planning Board request for counsel, board reorganizations
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Wrestling at Nationals
There are a few news items worth sharing related to Southborough Public Works. The most notable is a scheduled update on the Main Street project, asking selectmen to address sidewalk parking. Read the full article → from Public Works: Fate of Main St & illegal sidewalk parking to be adressed; updates on paving & Rte 9
William P. MacIver, 79, of Southborough and formerly of Weymouth and Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 surrounded by family at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: William P. MacIver, 79