Theodor Seuss Geisel — known to you and me as Dr. Seuss — would have turned 106 on Tuesday, and all week students in Southborough have been celebrating his legacy. Read the full article → from Southborough students celebrate Dr. Seuss
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Residents have their say on village zoning
Proposed changes to village zoning have elicited a strong response from village residents, and last night an impressive number turned out to share their opinions at a public hearing. The exchange was (mostly) civil, and in the end it seemed to have an impact. Read the full article → from Residents have their say on village zoning
New smoke detector regulations go into effect in April
The Southborough Fire Department wants to alert residents that new smoke detector regulations go into effect in April. The regulations affect homes built prior to 1975. Read the full article → from New smoke detector regulations go into effect in April
Planning Board member announces he won’t seek re-election
Planning Board member Richard “Chuck” Connors, who is up for re-election this year, has announced he will not seek a forth term on the board. Connors sent me this letter explaining his decision. Read the full article → from Planning Board member announces he won’t seek re-election
Southborough won’t vote on Algonquin reimbursement compromise this year
We’ve talked a lot about the things that will be on the warrant at town meeting this year, but here’s one that won’t be. Read the full article → from Southborough won’t vote on Algonquin reimbursement compromise this year
Representative Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
In the discussions we’ve had on this blog about the dire state of the school budgets, several of you have suggested contacting our state representatives to talk about the cuts the state has made in education funding — cuts that have significantly impacted our town. Here’s a chance to talk to one of our representatives live and in person. Read the full article → from Representative Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for February 23 through March 1. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Residents speak out against proposed changes to village zoning
How would you like an art gallery in downtown Southborough? What about a playhouse? Or more restaurants and shops? The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) believes enabling that type of development downtown — as well as in Southborough’s other three villages — is key to reinvigorating the village district. But some downtown residents feel the specific zoning changes proposed by the ZAC will threaten the historic character of the village districts, and they plan to share their concerns at a public hearing on the matter tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Residents speak out against proposed changes to village zoning
Would raising fees help solve the school budget crisis?
We all know there are two ways to balance a budget: cut costs or increase revenues. And while the Advisory Committee last night had their share of suggestions on ways to cut costs in the school budgets, they spent a fair amount of time talking about ways to bring more cash into the districts. Read the full article → from Would raising fees help solve the school budget crisis?
Change to tonight’s Board of Selectmen agenda
For those of you planning on attending tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting, note there’s been a scheduling change. The executive session originally scheduled to run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm has been canceled. The open meeting will now start at 6:00 pm and all agenda items will shift up by two hours. Read the full article → from Change to tonight’s Board of Selectmen agenda
In the media: Company fined after Southborough explosion
A fine was assessed in the July 2008 explosion at the former Hendries Ice Cream plant on Harvest Lane. Read the full article → from In the media: Company fined after Southborough explosion
Pilgrim Church to screen movie starring Southborough native
On Saturday, Pilgrim Church will host two screenings of the upcoming movie “Letters to God” which stars Southborough native and Algonquin class of 1988 grad Jeff Johnson. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to screen movie starring Southborough native
The month in review: February 2010
Like last month, budgets — in particular the Southborough school budget — dominated discussion on the blog in February. Here are the top posts for the month. Read the full article → from The month in review: February 2010
Small fire forces evacuation of Town Center Plaza
A small fire at Eros Gourmet Pizza & Deli forced the evacuation of the Town Center Plaza last Friday.Smoke from the fire, caused by an item left on the stove too long,activated the smoke detector which then sounded an alarm throughout the complex. Read the full article → from Small fire forces evacuation of Town Center Plaza