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: Medical Marijuana Dispensary siting and Burnett Estate preservation
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced another grant opportunity. This time, the focus is on summer programs for youth. Read the full article → from Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Boys Track snags League Championship; Girls swim heads to invitationals
Robert J. Ruch, 87, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Kindred Transitional and Rehab. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert J. Ruch, 87
Yesterday, I informed readers that selectmen will be addressing a potential Medical Marijuana dispensary in Town at their Tuesday meeting.
The news not only stirred up controversy in the comments, it spurned an online petition. Read the full article → from Stir over Medical Marijuana dispensary
Above: A vote that may impact the Burnett estate’s fate is scheduled for the next Board of Selectmen meeting. Meanwhile, an item publicly announced for discussion (Flagg Road) isn’t posted. Read the full article → from Burnett Estate preservation BOS vote scheduled for Tuesday; no Flagg Road discussion posted (Updated)
Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Route 9 Water Main project is still under way. Read the full article → from SWL: Rte. 9 water main replacement blocking Woodland Road intersection
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Robbery at Falconi’s, suspicous footprints, and gun fire
An applicant is taking steps to site a Medical Marijuana dispensary in Southborough. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana dispensary pursuing Southborough location (Updated)
Did you know about MWRTA’s low cost door-to-door service for Southborough seniors and residents with disabilities? Read the full article → from Transport for seniors or disabled: $2 door-to-door, anywhere in 12 towns (and other cheap options)
Rounding up several stories out of Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from ARHS: AP growth, writing assistance, security increased, aid for returning students, inauguration field trip, and competitive dancing
The “home grown documentary”, as captioned on YouTube covers “Local veterans, crossing generations, continuing to impact their community, beyond their duty to the US military.” Read the full article → from SAM’s “Southborough Veterans: Local Life Lessons”
Southborough Recreation is looking to fill a vacancy on their commission. Read the full article → from Recreation news: Commission seat open and Choate Lights approved
A family of four, including a 1-year-old suffered minor injuries after their car was struck head-on. Read the full article → from SWL: Unlicensed Southborough teen arrested for car crash