Thanks to Adam Sandler and his crew, the Senior Center will be getting some folding tables, a new photocopier, and maybe a nice lunch. Senior Center coordinator Pam Lefrancois asked selectmen last week for approval to spend up to $4,500 of the $7,000 they got from Columbia Pictures last May. The funds will go toward Read the full article → from Senior Center spends some movie cash
Advisory Committee proposes linking PILOT agreements to new construction
Over the past several months, selectmen have met with nonprofits in an attempt to boost their contributions to the town. While some of the discussions have borne fruit — mostly in donations to the ladder truck fund — selectmen still consider the relationship between the town and its nonprofits inequitable. Last week selectmen formed a committee Read the full article → from Advisory Committee proposes linking PILOT agreements to new construction
Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours in September
Start working on your questions. State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at Red Barn on Friday, September 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. Read the full article → from Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours in September
Open auditions for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers
The Assabet Valley Mastersigners, a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities, will hold open auditions in a few weeks. The group performs three concerts each year — one in November, one in March, and one in May. They also hold a Messiah sing-along in December. The group was Read the full article → from Open auditions for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers
Update on the search for a new police chief
Today is the last day to submit an application to be Southborough’s chief of police. Search committee chairwoman Desiree Aselbekian said she didn’t know offhand how many resumes have been submitted, but she told selectmen that resumes “have been coming in.” Aselbekian updated selectmen last week on how the search for a new police chief has Read the full article → from Update on the search for a new police chief
Southborough kids head back to school soon
It’s hard to believe, but school starts in just over two weeks. Teachers return on Monday, August 31, and the first day of school is two days later on Wednesday, September 2. And while that doesn’t seem very far away, this year’s start date is actually on the later side. As a point of comparison, Read the full article → from Southborough kids head back to school soon
The week in government
There are just a handful of meetings this week. Here’s the schedule. Monday, August 17 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, August 18 No meetings scheduled Wednesday, August 19 Board of Health, 6:30 pm @ Board of Health Office, Cordaville Hall Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall Thursday, August 20 Community Preservation Committee, Read the full article → from The week in government
Slow deer
Saw this sign while driving along White Bagley Road today. Um, I think they prefer the term intellectually-challenged deer. Read the full article → from Slow deer
Southborough photographer exhibits at Red Barn Coffee
If you’re stopping by Red Barn to pick up a nice iced coffee this summer, be sure to take a few minutes to look at the walls. There you’ll find a collection of photographs by Southborough resident William Short. The subject of the photographs is the landscape of Iceland. Short has a passion for Viking-age Read the full article → from Southborough photographer exhibits at Red Barn Coffee
Made in the shade at Woodward
During some scorching Southborough summers, I’ve been know to zig zag across the street while out on a walk to find the shadiest route possible. Needless to say, I haven’t had to do that much this summer. But on those few days this summer when shade has been desirable, the kids playing at Woodward have Read the full article → from Made in the shade at Woodward
When should the Transfer Station be open?
In the open thread this week, there was a discussion about which days the Transfer Station should be open. Many of you lobbied for additional weekend time, namely Sundays. After their meeting on Tuesday, I asked the selectmen what they thought of the idea. Not surprisingly, the issue comes down to money. Chairman Sal Giorlandino Read the full article → from When should the Transfer Station be open?
Firefighters recognized for their years of service
At the Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. handed out service award pins to members of his crew in recognition of their time with the department. He also got to keep one for himself for his 35 years of service. Those with 20 or more years of service are Read the full article → from Firefighters recognized for their years of service
Reminder: Library end of summer party tomorrow
The library’s end of summer Outer Space Party will be held tomorrow at the Southborough Arts Center (map). The event starts at 11:00 am and features games, crafts, and food. It’s open to kids of all ages. The party caps of a summer of reading events, all with a space theme. The celebration had to Read the full article → from Reminder: Library end of summer party tomorrow
Committee formed to research PILOT donations
The Boston Globe today has an article on PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) donations by nonprofits, and it focuses largely on Southborough. Of note, here’s a quote from a Fay School spokeswoman that I’m sure you’ll appreciate: The Fay School feels an obligation to be a good citizen of Southborough. To meet that obligation, Read the full article → from Committee formed to research PILOT donations