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
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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)
Police and Animal Control sponsor public education program on coyotes

To educate the public on living with coyotes, Southborough Police and Animal Control are sponsoring a presentation by a representative of Project Coyote. Read the full article → from Police and Animal Control sponsor public education program on coyotes
Green Committee talk on 9/17: what Southborough can do about increasing CO2

The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee will be holding a talk Read the full article → from Green Committee talk on 9/17: what Southborough can do about increasing CO2
Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
The Planning Board’s response to filed complaint: they have not violated the law, their intention has never been to keep information secret, and (though they are not obligated to) they will publish the incomplete document. Read the full article → from Planning Board: We did not violate Open Meeting Laws, will publish incomplete zoning draft
Southborough Youth Baseball starts 9/15

If you are interested in signing your kids up for Southborough Youth Baseball this fall, the deadline is by Sunday, September 15. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth Baseball starts 9/15
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
The week in government (9/9/13-9/11/13): Zoning maps, Stone Brook and school budget priorities
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/9/13-9/11/13): Zoning maps, Stone Brook and school budget priorities
State looking at changes to Rte 9, Flagg Road and Crystal Pond intersections: comments due 9/16

MassDOT is considering construction to relieve traffic on Rte 9 near 495 and Mass Pike. Some recommendations directly impact Southborough. Deadline for public comment on study is Monday, September 16. Read the full article → from State looking at changes to Rte 9, Flagg Road and Crystal Pond intersections: comments due 9/16
Town Planner: reporting issues resolved, new hire accepts position
Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board resolved issues surrounding who the Town Planner should report to and how the resource should be used. Read the full article → from Town Planner: reporting issues resolved, new hire accepts position