Some of the items patrons can check out of the Southborough Library include fun, educational and practical resources. Read the full article → from Make the most of the library’s “More than Books” collection
Last night, the Southborough Fire Chief publicly honored members of his department for their rescue efforts during emergencies that made recent headlines.
SFD’s William Kipp was awarded a Firefighter Cross, and was among both groups of firefighters to receive Unit Citations. Read the full article → from SFD honors firefighters for recent actions
I’m overdue in sharing the goals that the Select Board has posted for the year. These are the tasks that members are prioritizing to accomplish (or at least make progress on) before the end of next June. They include continued efforts for better “Financial Planning”, and “Community Engagement, Transparency & Communications”. The board will continue Read the full article → from Select Board’s goals for this year (FY27)
Southborough Youth & Family Services (SYFS) is moving from one historic, former school building in town, to another even older historic school building. The move is part of a shuffling use for the Town’s historic buildings. Read the full article → from SYFS relocating to historic Flagg School building
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
A high-interest retail project is taking important steps and looking for key approvals this summer. That includes decisions by both Town and state officials. Read the full article → from Costco Update: ZBA Hearing opens this month
On Monday, the Board of Health announced that a sample of mosquitos from Southborough were tested positive for West Nile Virus. (The mosquitos were apparently collected last Friday, June 26th.)
Our town was the fifth Massachusetts towns to have positive findings this summer. But the entire commonwealth is still designated by health officials as “low risk” for contracting the arbovirus. (At this point, there have been no human, or even animal, cases reported in the state.) Read the full article → from BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Carl Guyer.] Read the full article → from Letter: Commercial Development and Residential Tax Relief: Are They the Same Thing?
In a 3-2 vote on Monday, the Select Board approved spending $105K to provide the Southborough Police Department with a drone (and bundled technology and support) for 5 years.
The majority of the board prioritized getting the tech into the SPD’s hands quicker. The dissenters had prioritized potential savings ($30K or greater) and following the board’s preferred financial process that allows Town Meeting to weigh in on how taxes should be spent. Read the full article → from Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)
We haven’t even hit July. So Thanksgiving may seem eons away. But Friends of Southborough Recreation are already seeking sponsors for Southborough’s 20th annual Gobble Wobble.
Sponsors who want to make the most of it, and be included on runners’ shirts, need to reach out this summer. Read the full article → from Sponsor the 20th Annual Gobble Wobble
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on their detective’s support of a case against 6 people charged with defrauding a Southborough senior. (It also includes a scam warning.)
While I’m sharing that news, I’m also including other recent SPD highlights — like another MADD award. Read the full article → from SPD Update: Investigation Contributes to Fraud Cause & Other News
Last week, the Select Board voted on dates for the fall Special and spring Annual Town Meetings. Both will take place on Saturdays.
While voters should mark their calendars, they should also stay tuned. It’s very possible that an extra Special Town Meeting (date TBD) will be organized to vote on a Neary School building project. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Save-the-Dates
“Owl takes flight” isn’t normally news. But I’m sharing it for the nature lovers who were concerned about the fate of a recently endangered young bird. Read the full article → from Owl returns to its Southborough habitat