Cruising from Boston Harbor to six harbor islands just got cheaper, thanks to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from New library pass: Boston Harbor Islands ferries
New library pass: Boston Harbor Islands ferries
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The week in government: Housing Partnership discussion with Capasso Farm; Open Space goals
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: Housing Partnership discussion with Capasso Farm; Open Space goals
Q & A on town roads: Cleanup, repairs and construction
Some readers have asked met to get answers to their questions related to town roads. Department of Public Works Director Karen Galligan obliged. Read the full article → from Q & A on town roads: Cleanup, repairs and construction
ZBA drafting letter on new rule for town board communications
An incident between the ZBA board and Planning Board is prompting a revision in the board’s deadline policy. Read the full article → from ZBA drafting letter on new rule for town board communications
Senior Center to reopen Monday
If you are a senior in town who has missed hanging out at Cordaville Hall, I have good news. Read the full article → from Senior Center to reopen Monday
Framingham looks to boost mixed development by Southborough town line
Southborough Wicked Local reports that Framingham’s Planning Board is proposing an “Innovation District” along their side of the Southborough border. Read the full article → from Framingham looks to boost mixed development by Southborough town line
Senator Eldridge looking to override Governor on budget vetoes
State Senator Elderidge issued a press release urging his colleagues to override Governor Baker’s veto. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge looking to override Governor on budget vetoes
Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
Earlier this summer, I shared a Southborough cyclist’s commitment to the bike-a-thon. Since then, I’ve heard from two more asking me to share their information about the Jimmy Fund fundraiser. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge: Two more hitting the trail
Obituary: Mari-Jo Harney
Mari-Jo C. Harney, of Southborough, MA and formerly of Hopkinton, MA, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 24th, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mari-Jo Harney
Graffiti at St Anne’s being treated as Hate Crime
The Southborough Police Department is investigating a hate crime at St. Anne’s Church. Read the full article → from Graffiti at St Anne’s being treated as Hate Crime
Central Lacrosse team runner up in Bay State Games
Above: Central Region Lacrosse snagged a silver medal. (Image from Facebook) Local media covered a regional, summer Lacrosse team heavily represented by Algonquin students. The Central Region team was a strong competitor in this summer’s Bay State Games. After a shaky start, the Boys became strong competitors, taking second place in the tournament. The Community Read the full article → from Central Lacrosse team runner up in Bay State Games
Golf tournaments to support young and old
St. Anne’s Church is launching a golf tournament to raise funds for youth programs. Meanwhile, the Council on Aging is holding its 24th annual Falconi Golf tournament. Read the full article → from Golf tournaments to support young and old
Roadwork projects beginning today and this week: Jericho Hill, Ledge Hill, and Deerfoot
The Town posted on its website news about some construction projects on Southborough roads this week: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTSRoad Construction Jericho Hill Road Construction begins Monday, July 27. Ledge Hill Road Construction begins the week of July 27th –likely around the 28th. Deerfoot Road Construction from Clifford Road to Route 9 and road construction on a section Read the full article → from Roadwork projects beginning today and this week: Jericho Hill, Ledge Hill, and Deerfoot
The week in government: Park Central 40B; ZBA deadlines; Breakneck Hill; Transfer Station fines
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: Park Central 40B; ZBA deadlines; Breakneck Hill; Transfer Station fines