Last week the Planning Board interviewed two candidates for town planner. The position has been vacant since former Town Planner Vera Kolias resigned this past April. Read the full article → from Southborough hires a new town planner
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Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa
Michael Stopa, a Republican candidate for Congress, was out at Summer Nights shaking hands on Sunday. If you didn’t get to meet him then, or if you did and you want to learn more, here’s your chance to do just that. Read the full article → from Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa
Triangle Park improvements expected soon
In last week’s open discussion thread, many of you had questions about the status of the Triangle Park in Cordaville. Evan Lips of the Metrowest Daily News read your comments and decided to write an article about it. Read the full article → from Triangle Park improvements expected soon
Construction projects on Parkerville and Southville Roads start this week
Two road construction projects are ramping up this week – one on Parkerville Road south of Route 9 and one on the eastern end of Southville Road. Read the full article → from Construction projects on Parkerville and Southville Roads start this week
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
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