For the past four months, the Planning Board has been trying to hire a new town planner after former Town Planner Vera Kolias resigned last April. The board met with Selectmen last week to talk about the position, in a conversation that was at times heated. Read the full article → from In the media: Board frustrated about Southborough town planner probe
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Reminder: Southboro Little League game on NESN today
If you want to check out some Southboro Little League action, but can’t make the trip to Connecticut, now’s your chance. Southboro’s game from Bristol will be televised today on NESN starting at 1:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southboro Little League game on NESN today
Proposed court closure could mean higher costs for Southborough
The state is looking into consolidating several courthouses across the state as part of a plan to close a $21M budget gap in the court system. One of those that may close is the district court in Westborough that serves area towns, including Southborough. Read the full article → from Proposed court closure could mean higher costs for Southborough
More baseball success in Southborough this summer
The Southborough 12-year-old Little League team may be getting all the press right now, but their 8-year-old peers also have a season to celebrate. Earlier this summer they took home a championship of their own. More details below from a My Southborough reader. Read the full article → from More baseball success in Southborough this summer
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southboro Little League wins game two
The bus-load of fans who traveled down from Southborough this afternoon to see our Little League team face off against Shelburne, VT, got a good show. Southboro won the game by a score of 6-3. Read the full article → from Southboro Little League wins game two
Southboro loses to Bangor in first round of Little League play
Southboro rallied from a 6-1 deficit, but couldn’t quite pull off a victory in the first game of pool-play in the Eastern Regional Little League tournament. They fell to East Bangor, Maine this afternoon by a final score of 6-4. Read the full article → from Southboro loses to Bangor in first round of Little League play
Little League game underway, here’s where to get live updates
Play is underway in Bristol, CT. Score updates are being posted to the Southboro Youth Baseball Facebook page. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is also doing live inning-by-inning recaps. Read the full article → from Little League game underway, here’s where to get live updates
In the media: It’s all about our Little Leaguers
Thanks to our state championship baseball team, there has been more media in town this week than we’ve seen since Adam Sandler’s visit last year. In case you’ve missed some of the coverage, here’s a recap. Read the full article → from In the media: It’s all about our Little Leaguers
Family’s request to cut down tree they call a ‘safety hazard’ denied
Outside the Marlboro Road home of Bill and Melissa Shields stands a tall red oak. It may be majestic, but the Shields say the tree, which stands on town property, creates a hazard. On Tuesday night they petitioned the town to take it down. Read the full article → from Family’s request to cut down tree they call a ‘safety hazard’ denied
Little League play starts today – here’s the schedule
The Eastern Regional Little League Tournament kicks off today, with the boys from Southborough representing Massachusetts. Here’s a schedule of our team’s games. Read the full article → from Little League play starts today – here’s the schedule
Rep. Dykema to host family fun day on Sunday
State Representative Carolyn Dykema is hosting an Olde Tyme Family Fun Day for residents of the 8th Middlesex District on Sunday, August 8, from 2-5 p.m. at the Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington St. in Holliston. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to host family fun day on Sunday
Southborough emergency response groups looking for volunteers
Southborough has two emergency response teams — the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) — that have banded together to provide emergency response services for the town. The two groups are comprised of volunteers, and they’re looking for members. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency response groups looking for volunteers
Ways to support Southboro Little League
The Southboro Little League team is on its way to Bristol, CT for the Eastern Regional Tournament. Their first game is tomorrow, and even if you’re not a baseball fan, it’s hard not to be excited about Southborough’s boys of summer. Here are some ways you can support the team. Read the full article → from Ways to support Southboro Little League