This is the latest in an ongoing series in which readers are invited to share their favorite spots in and around Southborough. Read the full article → from Your favorite places: For beachtime fun
Summer Nights comes together thanks to community support
At Southborough’s annual Summer Nights celebration, it’s all about community. I’m not just talking about the community that gathers to enjoy the festivities, but the community of volunteers and businesses that make Summer Nights possible. Read the full article → from Summer Nights comes together thanks to community support
Southborough residents in the news
It’s time for my periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Southborough emergency mangement director offers tips for hurricane season
Hurricane season is upon us, and forecasters recently announced we may see more named storms this year than previously predicted. Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi wants Southborough residents to be ready in the event one makes it up to our neck of the woods. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency mangement director offers tips for hurricane season
Southborough 9-year-olds end season on a high note
Last week I told you about the Southborough 11-year-old baseball team’s successful season. This week kudos go to the 9-year-olds. Read the full article → from Southborough 9-year-olds end season on a high note
Goings on at the Southborough Library this week: Legos, magic, and more
It’s a good week to visit the Southborough Library. Here’s a schedule of events. Read the full article → from Goings on at the Southborough Library this week: Legos, magic, and more
Should zoning board meetings be televised?
When the Zoning Board of Appeals faced complaints earlier this summer from developers and residents alleging unfair treatment, Selectman John Rooney said televising ZBA meetings would go a long way toward correcting perceptions of unfairness. At a recent meeting, the ZBA discussed doing just that. Read the full article → from Should zoning board meetings be televised?
The week in government (8/8 – 8/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/8 – 8/12)
Southborough wildlife: Too close for comfort
Most of us have seen fox around Southborough, including in our back yards. But one My Southborough reader in the Pine Hill Road area found this guy getting a little too comfortable on her back deck. Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Too close for comfort
Southborough’s two post offices not on potential closure list
Last week the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said it would launch a study of 3,600 post offices nationwide for possible closure. The list named 43 offices in Massachusetts, but didn’t include either of Southborough’s two post offices. Read the full article → from Southborough’s two post offices not on potential closure list
Choppers over Southborough part of military training drill?
Did you hear the helicopters buzzing loud and low over Southborough on Monday night? Turns out it might have been part of a special forces training exercise. Read the full article → from Choppers over Southborough part of military training drill?
Volunteers still needed for Summer Nights
Summer Nights, Southborough’s annual end-of-summer celebration, is fast approaching and organizers are still looking for volunteers to fill 30 minute slots. Read the full article → from Volunteers still needed for Summer Nights
Southborough 11-year-olds bring home district championship
Congratulations to the Southborough 11-year-old baseball team who won the District 5 Championship last weekend. Coach Alan Osetek sent around this recap of the team’s season. Read the full article → from Southborough 11-year-olds bring home district championship
MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough
Southborough developer William Depietri had plans to build a 15-unit 40B affordable housing development on Oregon Road, but Depietri told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week his plans have changed. Instead of the 40B, Depietri said he now wants to build a 15-condo over-55 development on the 6.5 acre parcel. The Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough