A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
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Lights at Mooney Field – a good idea or not?

Baseball was big in Southborough this summer, and the Metrowest Daily News reports today that some parents want to capitalize on the town’s excitement over the sport. Read the full article → from Lights at Mooney Field – a good idea or not?
School starts next week – here are some links to help you get ready

With the start of school less than a week away, summer is nearly over for kids in Southborough. Teachers return on Monday, and classes begin on Wednesday, September 1 in all Southborough schools. Read the full article → from School starts next week – here are some links to help you get ready
Rep. Dykema holds annual senior picnic

Earlier this month state representative Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precints 2 and 3, held her annual senior picnic. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema holds annual senior picnic
Gulbankians given a month to come up with plan to appease neighbors

The Gulbankian’s will meet with town department heads to work out solutions to neighbors concerns about noise, lighting, drainage, screening, and other issues. They’ll return to the ZBA in September with a plan. Read the full article → from Gulbankians given a month to come up with plan to appease neighbors
Southborough unemployment down slightly in July
Both the statewide and national unemployment rate ticked up a few notches in July, but in Southborough the rate decreased slightly. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment down slightly in July
Back to school: Southborough bus routes

School starts next week, so it’s time to start thinking about when you need to get the kids out the door. Read the full article → from Back to school: Southborough bus routes
Learn about Southborough Rotary at Summer Nights
Southborough Rotary has a number of philanthropic events planned for the fall – they’re raising money for an essay contest and planning their annual road race at Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Learn about Southborough Rotary at Summer Nights
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early

Last night’s was one of the most exciting Board of Selectmen meetings I’ve been to in recent memory, but it had nothing to do with the agenda. Read the full article → from Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early
ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday

The Gulbankian family will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals once again on Wednesday night. When they were in front of the board late last month, a capacity crowd turned out to argue both for and against the family’s businesses. Read the full article → from ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday
Second Southborough man charged in 2009 Hyannis murder
Ten months ago Southborough teen Christopher Manoloules was arrested on charges he murdered his uncle Aris Manoloules in a botched robbery attempt in Hyannis. Last Friday Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules — father of Christopher and brother of the victim — was also arrested on murder charges in the case. Read the full article → from Second Southborough man charged in 2009 Hyannis murder
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election

The state primary election on September 14 will feature races for governor, attorney general, and our district representatives at both the state and national level. Read the full article → from Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election