The combined school committees earlier this week delivered their annual performance review of Superintendent Charles Gobron, and the report was glowing. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough-Southborough superintendent praised
The two candidates for selectmen agreed on one key thing at last night’s candidate forum: the biggest challenge facing Southborough is the budget. What they differed on was how to solve it. Read the full article → from Candidates for selectmen share their views on balancing the budget
The Southborough Historical Society will hold its Annual Member Meeting on Sunday and they are encouraging those interested in joining to attend. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society invites new members to its annual meeting
Just in time for Morther’s Day, three artists will open their Southborough studios to the public this weekend. Read the full article → from Southborough artists open their studios to the public this weekend
Lots of you have commented in recent weeks about what works and what doesn’t work about town government. Here’s your chance to do more than just talk about it. Read the full article → from Your chance to help shape the future of Southborough
The Zoning Board of Appeals last night voted unanimously to reject the appeal of a neighbor who said the new Pizza 19 restaurant on Framingham Road was in violation of the town’s zoning code. Read the full article → from Zoning board rules in favor of Pizza 19
The two candidates for selectmen will be at the Southborough Library tonight to answer questions from voters and share their viewpoints on town issues at the library’s annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night at the library TONIGHT
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Saturday is the last day to take advantage of discounted registration for two summer programs offered by the Recreation Department. Sessions of the Kid’s Kamp at Finn and the Kid’s Klub at Woodward run weekly from June 27 through August 19. Read the full article → from Early bird discount for Recreation Department summer camp ends April 30
Spend the morning cleaning up Southborough at the 21st Annual Spring Clean Up event. You can sign up in advance to adopt your favorite part of town (call the DPW at 508-485-1210), or just show up the morning of the event and you’ll be assigned a location. Read the full article → from Reminder: Annual town clean up event on Saturday
The Genesis Fund is looking for student athletes from Southborough and surrounding towns to help out with its Family Fund Fest fundraiser on Saturday. In particular, they need high school and college-aged soccer, basketball, and lacrosse players to help coach clinics during the event. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Family Fun Fest on Saturday
A state-appointed mediator has asked the town to revisit its decision on a 40B housing unit off Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from Town, developer try to reach agreement on Woodland Meadows 40B
By now most of you probably know that Northborough is suing Southborough – along with the regional school district – over how to assess costs associated with the Algonquin renovation. The Metrowest Daily News reports today that Northborough will soon ask to judge to make a summary judgement in the case. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough wants judge to act on school lawsuit
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (4/19 – 4/25)