Don’t think your single voice makes much difference in this town? Consider this: three town committees need one more volunteer to reach a quorum. Read the full article → from Town committees: 4 without quorum, 30+ vacancies, and appeal from Youth Commission
Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department is reaching out to local businesses. The group is seeking sponsors for Southborough Summer Nights. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for Summer Nights 2014
Without the support of school food drives, summer months can be tough for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Don’t forget the Food Pantry this summer
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/23 – 6/29/14): Advisory on DPW budget and ZBA on Park Central and Mooney Field
At last week’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen made minor changes to Transfer Station policies for the new year. But they charged a town committee with digging into possibilities for overhauling the way the town handles trash disposal. Read the full article → from Transfer Station: Minor changes this year; major changes down the pike? (updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying today at half staff in honor of Lance Corporal, Andrew J. Kraynick. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2014
Two athletes out of Southborough that made it big in college sports made the news recently. And some passionate color commentary was contributed to share on the success of younger athletes playing in town. Read the full article → from Roundup of hometown athletes: NE Hall of fame selection, shooting for Celtics, and AAA champs
At Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen Meeting, the Board was scheduled to appoint a new member to the Planning Board. They were also slated to reappoint a member of the Zoning board of Appeals. Neither of those appointments occurred. Read the full article → from BOS: Vote to fill Planning Board and ZBA vacancies on July 15th; ZBA applicants sought (Updated)
Witnesses report that a rollover occured when a driver ran the red light at White Bagely Road and hit another car. Read the full article → from SWL: Rollover on Rte 9 by White Bagley, 4 injured
Last night, MassDOT held a public hearing on the Main Street reconstruction project. Just over 60 residents were in attendance to hear and/or be heard. Read the full article → from Main St hearing: Some common ground; public comments will be considered until June 28th
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (6/13 – 6/16/14): Arrests for destruction and violence, plus safety warnings
Eric Green’s mother addressed the 100 people gathered for the 3rd annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: 3rd annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony
Last night, the Main Street Design Working Group presented their findings to the Board of Selectmen. The group was in near consensus with each other, but not always with the plan, or with Selectmen. Read the full article → from Main Street Design Group releases findings: Recommended changes and areas of dispute
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Consider Main Street concerns and attend tonight’s state hearing