Tomorrow night, the MetroWest RECC is holding a “Community Update” on the future regional emergency dispatch center for Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton. In addition to the meeting details, I’m also recapping an update on the project from last week’s Select Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their fifth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Sets New Harvest Record in it’s 5th Year of Operation
William H. Park, Jr. 92, of Madison, NH and formerly a longtime resident of Southborough, passed away at his home on Thursday, November, 28, 2024. Read the full article → from Obituary: William H. Park, Jr. 92
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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
According to a News Flash from the Town, the Town House will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13. Read the full article → from Town House announces “Remote Work Next Thursday and Friday”
Residents who are looking for a chance to dig into more details on the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting in May may want to mark their calendars. Read the full article → from Neary Building presentation to Select Board — Dec 17
A contractor hired by the Town to conduct Southborough’s “ADA Self-Evaluation” on Town sidewalks came out with its report this year. The draft report is posted to the Public Works website and the public is encouraged to provide feedback. Read the full article → from Town accepting feedback on Sidewalk Accessibility Report
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Last week, I shared news that longtime Town employee Bridget Gilleney was retiring as of yesterday. Community members turned out to wish her congratulations in person. And the DPW posted news that another longtime employee, Dean Cibelli, is retiring after 36 year in the Highway Department. Read the full article → from Celebrating two DPW retirements
Whether you like the genre, or you are especially interested in the first topic tackled, you may want to join a new book group organized by the Town. Read the full article → from Shelf Help book group to take on reversing depression
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday giving drives in Southborough (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is again asking residents (who can afford to) to give a boost to families in town experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Donate to help fulfill families’ Winter Wishes
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports