A list of town meetings for the week of March 8 through March 12. Read the full article → from The week in government
Reminder: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
Sunday is the 41st annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast. This is truly one of my favorite scout fundraisers. I mean, all-you-can-eat pancakes. Does it get any better? Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
Time to get a new dog license
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it every year. Licenses expire at the of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one. Read the full article → from Time to get a new dog license
Southborough students celebrate Dr. Seuss
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
Cello and piano recital at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
Cellist Christine Tsen and pianist Grace Choi will hold a recital on Sunday at Pilgrim Church. The music starts at 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Read the full article → from Cello and piano recital at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
Make some art with your kids: Family Art Day on Sunday
The Southborough Arts Council is offering another Family Art Day on Sunday. The event runs from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Southborough Arts Center (map). Here are the details. Read the full article → from Make some art with your kids: Family Art Day on Sunday
Celebrating the Taste of the Boroughs
An annual celebration of local food and drink takes place this weekend in Westborough. The Taste of the Boroughs, an event that highlights local restaurants and caterers in the Boroughs — Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, and Marlborough — along with surrounding areas happens on Sunday, March 7 at the Doubletree Inn off Route 9. Read the full article → from Celebrating the Taste of the Boroughs
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
On the market this week
What went on and off the real estate market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Children’s music program at the Southborough Library tomorrow
Treat your toddler or preschooler to a special music program at the library on Thursday. Southborough resident Dave Garden from Music Together will share songs and dance to engage the little ones. Read the full article → from Children’s music program at the Southborough Library tomorrow
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