Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated Again)
ARHS is seeking professionals/businesses willing to support the school’s efforts. Options include guest speaking, mentoring interviews, and offering internships. Read the full article → from Algonquin: Seeking Partnerships with Professionals, Businesses for Career Exploration
Last Friday, the Dept of Public Works congratulated George Mooney on his retirement after “34 years of service”. That is just one of the highlights in the Town’s newest newsletter, published today. Read the full article → from The latest news from the Town’s “Word on the Common Street”
Next week is an especially short one at Cordaville Hall thanks to a federal holiday and renovation work. Read the full article → from Senior Center/Cordaville Hall closed Jan 18 & 19
A Southborough business is cleaning house and “Calling all Crafters” to take reap the benefits. Read the full article → from Free giveaway for crafters — Saturday (Updated)
The ZBA put the Park Central 40B application “in abeyance” while litigation continues. The hearing was continued to April 3rd. It wasn’t the decision abutters were hoping for. And the complicated legal staus means that more 40Bs could be pushed through than would normally have standing. Read the full article → from Park Central put on hold while court case proceeds
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Southborough Library is hosting a “Bake Off” for teens ages 12+ next week. Read the full article → from Teen Bake-Off at the Library
Nancy E. (Oleson) Shoucair, 77, of Ashland, formerly of Southborough, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy E. (Oleson) Shoucair, 77
Weekly Adaptive Gym Games classes for ages 6+ are being offered through Rec Connect* starting Wednesday. Read the full article → from Adaptive Gym Games starting Jan 17
Last month, I wrote about the Town’s efforts to pursue a small Affordable Housing project on Atwood Street. At the time the Town planned to notify abutters about a public forum this month to discuss the project.
That was paused based on a possible environmental issue. Meanwhile the Town is now also eying a property on Southville Road. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Update
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 29
Due to flooding, the Southborough Police are warning drivers to take a different route this morning if they are trying to get to someplace on or via Willow Street. It’s a good reminder to make sure your sump pumps are working! Read the full article → from Willow Street flooded
The Planning Board has selected three areas of town to target for MBTA Communities zoning changes, and two more backups if they discover issues in meeting the state compliance guidelines. Read the full article → from MBTA Communities Update (Updated)