Selectmen last night accepted the resignation of Planning Board member Mary Hynes. Hynes, who has served on the board for five years, resigned because she is moving out of Southborough. Read the full article → from Planning Board member Mary Hynes has resigned
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How and when to use the Mass 2-1-1 call-in system
Last week I told you Southborough Selectmen voted to join the Mass 2-1-1 system as another way to disseminate information to residents. This week the Southborough Emergency Management Agency sent along more information on how and when to use the system. Read the full article → from How and when to use the Mass 2-1-1 call-in system
Electrical fire knocks out Verizon service to some residents
An electrical fire in one of Verizon’s cabinets on Turnpike Road has knocked out telephone and Internet access to some residents. Read the full article → from Electrical fire knocks out Verizon service to some residents
Calling hours for Father Garlick to be held in Southborough on Friday
Calling hours for St. Anne’s pastor Father Tom Garlick will be held at the church on Friday, May 27 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Father Garlick passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 61. Read the full article → from Calling hours for Father Garlick to be held in Southborough on Friday
The week in sports (5/23 – 5/29)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (5/23 – 5/29)
Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church, has died
Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church in Southborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. He was 61. Read the full article → from Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church, has died
Selectman Rooney speaks out on PILOT contributions
If you watched Channel 5 news, last Friday you might have seen a familiar face. Southborough Selectman John Rooney was interviewed for a story on tax exempt organizations and efforts by some towns — Southborough included — to collect what they say the tax exempts owe. Read the full article → from Selectman Rooney speaks out on PILOT contributions
UPDATED: The week in government (5/23 – 5/27)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from UPDATED: The week in government (5/23 – 5/27)
Dick Upjohn honored by Southborough Open Land Foundation
Earlier this week Southborough resident Dick Upjohn was honored by the Southborough Open Land Foundation for his conservation efforts. Read on for more. Read the full article → from Dick Upjohn honored by Southborough Open Land Foundation
What Southborough organizations would you like to see on Facebook?
The Framingham Police Department recently launched a Facebook page in an effort to keep the community in the loop about what’s happening in their department. That got me thinking. What town organizations in Southborough would you like to see on Facebook? Read the full article → from What Southborough organizations would you like to see on Facebook?
MWDN: New 140-unit 40B project proposed on Rte. 9 in Southborough
I’ve recently heard rumblings about a new 40B housing project that’s being proposed on the south side of Route 9 near Crystal Pond Road. The Metrowest Daily News today published more details. Read the full article → from MWDN: New 140-unit 40B project proposed on Rte. 9 in Southborough
Southborough Food Pantry thanks mail carriers and residents
Volunteers with the Southborough Food Pantry expressed their thanks to postal workers and Southborough residents for their participation in the second annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive last weekend. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry thanks mail carriers and residents
Southborough has option to purchase nearly 18 acres of open space
A developer wants to convert nearly 18 acres of land that was once part of Deerfoot Farms into a residential housing development, but before he can, the town gets to decide whether it — or someone it designates — wants to purchase the property instead. Read the full article → from Southborough has option to purchase nearly 18 acres of open space
MWDN: Northborough-Southborough schools approve teacher contracts
The Metrowest Daily News was at the regional school committee meeting last night, and they report the committee approved a new teacher contract that pays out a 3.8% cost-of-living over the next three years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough-Southborough schools approve teacher contracts