It’s a safe bet that the ladder truck article will generate significant discussion at town meeting tonight, but another article that may spark debate is the bylaw concerning public use of marijuana. The Board of Selectmen support the article, but the Advisory Committee last week voted unanimously to oppose it. Their concern centered on the Read the full article → from Advisory Committee opposes marijuana bylaw
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Fighting cancer with every step at Bodyscapes
Bodyscapes Fitness in Southborough has a new treadmill. Not just any treadmill, a pink treadmill. And for every mile logged on the treadmill over the next year, Bodyscapes will make a donation to The Ellie Fund, a local charity that supports women with breast cancer. Bodyscapes is kicking off their fundraising with a special event Read the full article → from Fighting cancer with every step at Bodyscapes
How to pay for a new ladder truck
The Advisory Committee and the Board of Selectmen don’t always see eye-to-eye on town meeting articles, but in the case of the ladder truck, they’re not too far apart. Both groups support the purchase, the difference lies in how to pay for it. A number of funding sources are being considered to cover the estimated Read the full article → from How to pay for a new ladder truck
The week in government
It should come as no surprise that the big meeting this week is the special town meeting on Tuesday. The fun starts at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. Read this post for a link to the warrant along with lots of background info. Monday, September 28 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, September 29 Advisory Committee, Read the full article → from The week in government
Registration for youth basketball now open
The Southborough Youth Basketball program is open to all Southborough kids in grades 1 through 8. Early registration runs through October 13. After that there is a $25 late fee. Registration is only available online. The basketball season runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Depending on age, both town leagues and travel Read the full article → from Registration for youth basketball now open
Assabet is looking for building committee members
Assabet has a number of capital projects on their plate this year, including replacing the school’s roof and HVAC system, along with all the windows and doors in the building. They’re looking for a Southborough resident to join the building committee as soon as possible. If you’re interested, contact the selectmen’s office at 508-485-0710 or Read the full article → from Assabet is looking for building committee members
Water authority rejects plan for Nichols House
The Nichols House is an historic home that sits just outside the gates of the Fayville Dam (map). It’s owned by the MWRA, and for a while now the town has been trying to convince the water authority to donate the home for use as an historical museum. But earlier this summer, the MWRA decided Read the full article → from Water authority rejects plan for Nichols House
Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
Pilgrim Church is holding an electronics recycling fundraiser on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your old electronics, appliances, TV’s, and monitors. Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be a church member to recycle your stuff. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
A way to get the kids hopping on Friday night
Do you have kids at Finn? If so, the Finn SOS invites you to enjoy an evening of fun at the annual Finn Family Sock Hop and Pizza Party on Friday night. The event will be held in the Finn School gymnasium and cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Here are some more details from Read the full article → from A way to get the kids hopping on Friday night
Police chief search committee wraps up interviews
Several of you have asked about the status of the police chief search, so here you go. Board of Selectmen Chairman Sal Giorlandino told me the search committee finished interviewing candidates last week. The committee will next meet in executive session (closed to the public) on September 30 to discuss the interviews and select two Read the full article → from Police chief search committee wraps up interviews
Keefe and Kolenda to fill school committee vacancies
The K-8 and regional school committees last night each added a new member to their ranks to fill the vacancies created when Paul Gaffney resigned last month. There were two candidates for each board. The K-8 school committee voted unanimously to appoint Deborah Keefe over candidate Erik Simon. Keefe is a teacher by profession and Read the full article → from Keefe and Kolenda to fill school committee vacancies
Learn about energy medicine this Friday
Southborough’s Stone Health Center will sponsor a talk on energy medicine this Friday at Fay School. Here’s a description of the event: Dynamic world renown authors Donna Eden and David Feinstein will be presenting an evening of ENERGY MEDICINE. Based on their best selling books Energy Medicine and Energy Medicine for Women, join us for Read the full article → from Learn about energy medicine this Friday
Northboro Road bridge expected to close for two months
Travel to and from Northborough is about to get more difficult. Back in August, Mass Highway told the town they would need to make repairs to the bridge on Northboro Road that crosses the railroad tracks. They’ve now decided they need to replace the entire structure. That means the bridge will likely be closed for Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge expected to close for two months
Southborough unemployment rate for August shows slight decline
After reaching its highest point in 17 years, the unemployment rate in Southborough ticked down slightly in August to 6.5%. The July rate was 6.8%. State and national numbers held relatively steady at 8.9% and 9.6%, respectively. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate for August shows slight decline