The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Board of Health and several residents voiced opposition to a proposed medical marijuana zoning bylaw at Monday night’s Planning Board Meeting. Public Hearings will continue on September 30. Read the full article → from MWDN: Marijuana dispensary zoning bylaw proposal opposition from BOH and residents
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Help yourself or your business while helping SOS
The Finn Fall Festival is October 4, 2013. This is both a Finn SOS fundraiser and a fun evening of entertainment for Southborough families. There are opportunites to help SOS while getting a tax deduction and/or promoting your business. Read the full article → from Help yourself or your business while helping SOS
This week in sports

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
The Metrowest Daily News sometimes covers stories about town committees and meetings that I miss or don’t have time to do justice to.
Some of these stories are relevant to upcoming town committee meetings this week. So, here is the latest roundup …. Read the full article → from Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
The week in government (9/16/13-9/19/13): Public hearing on Marijauna dispenseries, superintendent’s goals, Advisory elections, Barn Lane open space (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/16/13-9/19/13): Public hearing on Marijauna dispenseries, superintendent’s goals, Advisory elections, Barn Lane open space (Updated)
School safety forum for the public on 9/23
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough will host a community forum to share updates on school safety procedures. Read the full article → from School safety forum for the public on 9/23
Child-soldier shares his story with Algonquin upper classmen

Last week, a former child-soldier shared his experiences with juniors and seniors of Algonquin Regional High School. It was a continuation of this year’s “One Book, One School, One Community”. Read the full article → from Child-soldier shares his story with Algonquin upper classmen
Tie up on Route 9 Eastbound to Oak Hill Road
Apparently a water main broke on Oak Hill Road. It’s being fixed this morning, causing traffic on Rte 9. Read the full article → from Tie up on Route 9 Eastbound to Oak Hill Road
Obituary: Francine Smith, 55
Francine Smith, 55, of Southboro, died Tuesday morning, September 10. She is the wife of the late David Echelman and the sister of Stuart Smith. She is the mother of Daniel, 24, Matthew, 22, Adam, 18, and a second mother and inspiration to many of her students and friends. Read the full article → from Obituary: Francine Smith, 55
Oak Hill Road partially closed for paving on Saturday

September 14, starting at 7:00 A.M, Oak Hill Rd will be closed to through traffic. Read the full article → from Oak Hill Road partially closed for paving on Saturday
Open Space process update
The process has begun to appoint a committee to resolve Open Space process issues. Read the full article → from Open Space process update
Roundup of Southborough department head news
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Southborough department head news
Southborough Rec offers sports and fitness for you (Updated)

There are plenty of sports and fitness offerings through Southborough Recreation for adults. These are just the offerings that begin this month. Read the full article → from Southborough Rec offers sports and fitness for you (Updated)
Southborough fire logs (9/3/13-9/9/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (9/3/13-9/9/13)