This letter to the editor from resident James Nichols-Worley explains his Citizen’s Petition Article to allow 17 year olds to vote in Southborough Town elections and asks voters to support it at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Citizen’s Petition To Expand Voting in Municipal Elections
Obituary: Jeremiah D. McGillicuddy, 93
Jeremiah D. McGillicuddy, 93, of Southborough, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeremiah D. McGillicuddy, 93
Northboro Road is reopened for use
Above: Work that began on the collapsed culvert in November has been completed and the road reopened. (image from DPW Facebook post) Yesterday, the Town issued news that Northboro Road is open. The section between Main Street and Johnson Road had been closed since late spring of 2021 is now reopened for use. Read the full article → from Northboro Road is reopened for use
Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Letter: To Select Board on DPW Management
This letter to the editor from Michael Weishan pushes for five things the Select Board should immediately do related to management of the Department of Public Works and the St. Mark’s Street and park project. Read the full article → from Letter: To Select Board on DPW Management
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Obituary: William T. “Tom” Muise, Jr., 58
William T. “Tom” Muise, Jr., 58, passed away December 10, 2022, at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: William T. “Tom” Muise, Jr., 58
SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
Above: The Town issued guidance information on respiratory illnesses in children, including a video featuring an Epidemiologist and a BOH member discussing RSV. (image from video) With a rise in respiratory illnesses in the state, including 4 children transported by the Southborough Fire Dept to the hospital in the past 2 months, the SFD and Public Read the full article → from SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
The week in government
Select Board to vote on reducing Parkerville Road North speed limit and consider using ARPA funds for Police Body Cams; Regional School Committee to vote on filling vacancy
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
Obituary: Elizabeth J. (Marchand) Tebbetts, 87
On Saturday, December 10th, Elizabeth J. Tebbetts “Betty,” a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed away. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth J. (Marchand) Tebbetts, 87
Events this week (Updated)
Holi-gay party, Liquor Tasting, Cookie Decorating, ARHS Concert, Inclusion Coffeehouse and Christmas celebrations
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)
Boroughs Cup Final – Saturday
Just a week into the competition season, the Titans Boys Ice Hockey team is vying to take home a tournament cup. Read the full article → from Boroughs Cup Final – Saturday
Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
The state has launched a new hotline and online portal for people who have tested positive for Covid-19. The intent is to inform those who qualify and may benefit from being treated with treatment with Paxlovid. Read the full article → from Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
Safe Spaces making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers
Southborough's youth program members and volunteers have been stuffing stockings for asylum seekers in Worcester
Members and supporters of Southborough Safe Spaces have been working to stuff Christmas Stockings full of Queer Cheer for asylum seekers in Worcester. Youth members will finish off that project at their 2nd Annual Holi-gay party tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Safe Spaces making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers