Southborough has always had an impressive showing at the Boston Marathon, and this year is no exception. On Monday, April 21, thirty-five Southborough residents will don a bib a run for themselves and for causes they hold dear. Every runner has a story, and from now until marathon day, I’ll feature as many of those stories as I can on the blog. Read the full article → from 2014 Boston Marathon runner: Christina Ciccone
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Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
Last night voters wrapped up 2014 Annual Town Meeting business. It’s not a surprise that emotions were running high on the night that several citizen petitions were addressed. Still, which articles sparked controversy may be a surprise to some of you. Read the full article → from Town Meeting wrap up: Main St committee petition loses by 3 votes, Gulbankians zoning passes and residents nix moves towards Town Manager (Updated)
Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Officer Dennis O. Simmonds, Boston Police Department. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Town Meeting had an estimated over 400 in attendance last night. (No official count yet.) Voters easily approved most articles addressed, including a controversial open space acceptance.
13 Articles still need to be addressed at the continued meeting, beginning 7:30 pm tonight at the Trottier Middle School auditorium. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
Letter: From Selecman Dan Kolenda
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: From Selecman Dan Kolenda
Reminder: SG Scholarship applications due April 18 – for more than gardening
The Southborough Gardeners are offering a scholarship to a student who has been accepted to a school of higher learning or is presently attending college in one of the following fields: Arts and/or Sciences related to Horticulture, Floral Design, Environmental Studies, Ecology, Conservation, Agriculture, Botany or Landscape Architecture/Design. Read the full article → from Reminder: SG Scholarship applications due April 18 – for more than gardening
Roundup of town politics in SWL: Candidate deception, Police Chief politics, and Warrant Article on appointing chiefs
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of town politics in SWL: Candidate deception, Police Chief politics, and Warrant Article on appointing chiefs
Letter: David Parry’s response to Bill Boland’s letter
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: David Parry’s response to Bill Boland’s letter
Southborough fire logs (4/8-4/14/14): Aid with brush fire in Northborough during high winds
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (4/8-4/14/14): Aid with brush fire in Northborough during high winds
Obituary: Thomas V. Aucoin, 70
Thomas V. Aucoin, 70, of Southborough, died on Monday April 14, 2014. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas V. Aucoin, 70
2014 Boston Marathon runner: Karyn Feinberg Clarke
Southborough has always had an impressive showing at the Boston Marathon, and this year is no exception. On Monday, April 21, thirty-five Southborough residents will don a bib a run for themselves and for causes they hold dear. Every runner has a story, and from now until marathon day, I’ll feature as many of those stories as I can on the blog. Read the full article → from 2014 Boston Marathon runner: Karyn Feinberg Clarke
Letter: Main Street Project (by Selectman Bill Boland)
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: Main Street Project (by Selectman Bill Boland)
Why flags are at half staff: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and were injured during the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting Wednesday night
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting Wednesday night