G. Michael “Mike” Hostage II passed away peacefully at his home in Southborough, Massachusetts, on January 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: G. Michael “Mike” Hostage, 90
Southborough Recreation announced that after school programs are cancelled today. Algonquin cancelled games scheduled for today. And the Southborough Library is closing at 1:00 pm today, with afternoon and evening programs are postponed as a result.
All of that is of course because of the weather impact on driving. Today’s lousy conditions also contributed to a bumpy start for the school week, especially for Algonquin. Read the full article → from After School Programs Cancelled & Library Closing Early
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (Updated)
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