Arlene M. Williams, 94, departed this world for heaven on April 1, 2016 after a long period of declining health while a resident of Beaumont Northborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arlene M. Williams, 94
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SWL: CommCan’s landlord receives apparent 3-year zoning freeze
The planned site for a medical marijuana dispensary may be temporarily immune to zoning use changes. Read the full article → from SWL: CommCan’s landlord receives apparent 3-year zoning freeze
Police teaching Rape/Agression Defense to women and teens – free course starts Sunday
Southborough Police are offering a free Rape/Agression Defense course to women and girls 13+. Read the full article → from Police teaching Rape/Agression Defense to women and teens – free course starts Sunday
Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Today, Superintendent Christine Johnson announced that all funds lost, over $380k, have been covered by insurance. Read the full article → from Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Expressions Art Bar celebrating Grand Opening
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Expressions Art Bar.] Laugh, sip and create at Expressions Art Bar, a new paint and sip studio, opening in Southborough in April 2016. Read the full article → from Expressions Art Bar celebrating Grand Opening
Burnett House: History talks and upcoming vote (Updated – again)
An update on the status of Burnett House preservation Warrant Articles and related history talks. Read the full article → from Burnett House: History talks and upcoming vote (Updated – again)
SEMA: Weather rollercoaster for next few days
ccording to Southborough Emergency Management, if you’re staying in town, buckle in for a bumpy ride. Read the full article → from SEMA: Weather rollercoaster for next few days
Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
At school committee meetings this month, a lot of the talk focused on technology. Read the full article → from Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
Police investigating incident involving armed man outside Walgreens
Police are asking for help with an incident that occurred last night. Read the full article → from Police investigating incident involving armed man outside Walgreens
Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
Monday night, abutters seeking to block a Medical Marijuana dispensary were dealt another blow. This one may knock all the teeth out of potential bylaw changes in Warrant Articles headed for Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary landlord seeking to freeze “zoning use” this week
Town Counsel rebukes ZBA and other boards to end divisiveness; fighting continues
Yesterday, I posted about 3 members of the ZBA’s defense against accusations of over-reach on Park Central. But the conversation didn’t end there. Debate over the ZBA’s granted waivers, and waivers they continued to grant, got heated. Read the full article → from Town Counsel rebukes ZBA and other boards to end divisiveness; fighting continues
Representative Dykema honored twice – for supporting veterans and recreation
Recently, I received news on our state representative about two different honors she earned. (Impressively, neither notice came to me from her office.) Read the full article → from Representative Dykema honored twice – for supporting veterans and recreation
The week in government: Medical Marijuana bylaws hearings, School budget and more
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 bylaws hearings, School budget and more
ZBA & Planning: St. Mark’s Solar, ZBA defense against over-reach charges, and Caine’s Crossing Over 55 (plus my mea culpa) (Updated)
The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board have had, and continue to, quite a few controversial projects in front of them recently. Here are some important updates. Read the full article → from ZBA & Planning: St. Mark’s Solar, ZBA defense against over-reach charges, and Caine’s Crossing Over 55 (plus my mea culpa) (Updated)