It’s an announcement that we always knew was coming. (In fact, I’m surprised it took this long.) But it won’t be welcome news to those who had hoped to find a way to preserve the historic building that housed the police station. Read the full article → from St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
Open Space Preservation is offering a second round of free seed pickup for those who want to support pollinators by nurturing native plants. Read the full article → from Winter Sow – Round 2 this week
NSPAC’s special February events both take place tomorrow. One is their regular “Coffee & Connect” and the other is a special workshop over zoom, led by a “Parenting Coach”. Read the full article → from NSPAC events this Wednesday
Shirley J. (Bleich) Hutchinson, 90, longtime resident of Southborough, MA, passed away in her sleep on Friday, February 10th. Read the full article → from Obituary: Shirley J. (Bleich) Hutchinson, 90
I’m sharing an update on the latest developments — and providing more context on questions publicly raised about the former DPW Superintendent’s communications with MassDOT. Read the full article → from St Mark’s Park Update and More Questions
Jake Walter, 90, of Southborough, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jake Walter, 90
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
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)
Southborough Youth and Family Services announced the details for this year’s program to partially/fully fund camp fees for qualifying families. (The percent they can cover depends on family size and income.) Read the full article → from Apply Now for Camperships (Updated)
On Monday, the Public Works Planning Board held an overdue meeting for the purpose of responding to an Open Meeting Law Complaint about minutes that weren’t timely posted.
With 2 of the 5 members firmly in his corner, Bill Boland retained his seat after protracted debate about the responsibilities of the Board and the seriousness of the violation complaint. Read the full article → from Public Works Planning Board delayed reaction to OML Complaint (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Starting next week, artists can submit proposals to be part of 2023 Art on the Trails. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails 2023
It’s time for an update on what The Trustees of Reservations have in store at the Southborough farm over the next few months. Read the full article → from Chestnut Hill Farm events through March
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking to recognize someone who has served our community well. The agency is reaching out to the public for nominees for its annual Wellness Award. Read the full article → from Nominate a Community Hero