It’s a little ironic that today is the day Southborough Rec issued their Spring/Summer program brochure. Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation summer and spring programs
News
Police warnings: Stay off roads; Framingham Road closed; power outages
Some updates on warnings and storm impacts. Read the full article → from Police warnings: Stay off roads; Framingham Road closed; power outages
9/11 Field legislation passed; Town able to re-turf
Good news on the initiative to save 9-11 Memorial Field. Read the full article → from 9/11 Field legislation passed; Town able to re-turf
No school today – February 5, 2016 (Updated)
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are cancelled for today. Read the full article → from No school today – February 5, 2016 (Updated)
SEMA warning: 4-6″ of snow, with pockets of 8″ (Updated)
Uh oh. It’s looking like there might not be school tomorrow morning. Read the full article → from SEMA warning: 4-6″ of snow, with pockets of 8″ (Updated)
ARHS Arts: Awards and performances in music, visual art, and poetry
2016 has barely begun. But students in Algonquin’s arts programs have already accomplished a lot this year. Read the full article → from ARHS Arts: Awards and performances in music, visual art, and poetry
Area transportation and development news
For those of you concerned about traffic, transportation, and area development, I have a couple of items to share. Read the full article → from Area transportation and development news
SWL: Crash driver tracked down in the woods
Residents in the neighborhood of Parmenter and Pine Hill roads have been telling the town their roads and intersection are dangerous. Now, they have a doozy of an example. Read the full article → from SWL: Crash driver tracked down in the woods
BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
Last night, the Board of Selectmen announced that they had approved a Preservation Restriction on 84 Main Street. Read the full article → from BOS approves Burnett House preservation steps
BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Selectmen agreed that the spot wasn’t the best choice. Still, they voted to provide a letter of non-opposition to the dispensary. Read the full article → from BOS approves “non-opposition” to Medical Marijuana Dispensary but urges seeking new site
Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Did you know that Independent is a party affiliation, which is different than being unenrolled? And are you sure which way you are registered? Read the full article → from Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary – deadline Feb 10 (Updated)
Algonquin Basketball Clinic for 3-8 graders over February break
Algonquin Basketball coaches and players will hold another clinic for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls over the upcoming school break. Read the full article → from Algonquin Basketball Clinic for 3-8 graders over February break
Opioid Use and Abuse forum: Video and highlights (Updated)
At a public forum, Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus was among the experts who addressed the effects of drugs on youth and crime. The focus of the evening was the danger that could be found in your own medicine cabinet.
Paulhus explained the effect of increased drug abuse on our community. Read the full article → from Opioid Use and Abuse forum: Video and highlights (Updated)
Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22
Upcoming hearings cover a controversial solar installation and changes to Solar and Over 55 development bylaws. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Changes to Over 55 & solar zoning – Feb 8; St. Mark’s Solar – Feb 22