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
The week in government
Events this week (Updated)
Halloween parties and parades, Healthy Holiday Harvest, and Strategic Board Games Day
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)
St. Mark’s Street project on hold until after Town Meeting
The Select Board voted to bring the Land Swap to Annual Town Meeting before seeking to resume construction on St. Mark's Street and the park.
On Tuesday night, the Select Board began a discussion about the next steps for the St Mark’s Street and Park construction project. Early into it, they got news that suddenly made their decision much easier. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Street project on hold until after Town Meeting
DPW Superintendent resigns
After 16+ years as the head of Public Works, Karen Galligan will leave the job in January.
Karen Galligan, Southborough’s Superintendent of Public Works, announced her resignation. Read the full article → from DPW Superintendent resigns
Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day – Nov 10
The annual event will feature a demonstration of "floral design techniques from around the world".
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual November Guest Day. As always, the event features an expert demonstrating floral arranging techniques in time for the holidays. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ Guest Day – Nov 10
Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 13
The 2nd Annual free fun run for kids of all ages
For the second year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot.
Once again, kids of all ages are welcomed to join them for a series of fun runs. Age categories span from a stroller race to ages 8+. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 13
Early Voting for state election (Updated)
In-person voting starts this weekend for the November 8th election. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is November 1st.
If you don’t want to wait until November 8th to cast your vote in the state election, you don’t have to.
The Town Clerk’s office has issued announcements about In-Person Early Voting, which begins this weekend, and Vote by Mail. Read the full article → from Early Voting for state election (Updated)
Amicus Briefs filed with Mass Supreme Court on Select Board comment policy
Four briefs have been filed weighing in on residents' appeal of Barron V Kolenda and the constitutionality of a Town policy limiting what is allowed during public comment in meetings.
The Mass Supreme Court will consider arguments about the constitutionality of the Southborough Select Board’s Comment Policy. Four friends of the court briefs have been filed weighing in on questions related to a resident’s 2020 lawsuit against the Board. Read the full article → from Amicus Briefs filed with Mass Supreme Court on Select Board comment policy
Flu Clinic tomorrow
Walk-ins on a First come, first served basis
The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu clinic tomorrow at the Southborough Senior Center. Today, the Dept shared that walk-in appointments will be available in the afternoon — on a first come, first served basis. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic tomorrow
Healthy Holiday Harvest – Saturday
This Saturday, the Southborough Library is bringing back Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations, the popular Celtic Chocolate lady. This time, she’ll be focusing on a “Healthy Holiday Harvest”. Read the full article → from Healthy Holiday Harvest – Saturday
Home buying / selling seminar – Oct 27
The public is invited to a free seminar in two weeks with advice for those considering buying or selling a home. Read the full article → from Home buying / selling seminar – Oct 27
TM debate over flags in the Old Burial Ground
Constitutional free speech issue? Cancel culture gone too far? Inappropriate forum for debate?
At the end of the long night, the majority of Special Town Meeting voters opposed a non-binding Citizen Petition Article. Read the full article → from TM debate over flags in the Old Burial Ground
The week in sports
ARHS Boys Golf placed 3rd at their League Championship. XC performed well at the MSTCA invitational. And Girls
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: Robert Henderson, 77
HENDERSON, Robert Age 77, of Southboro, MA, (formerly Watertown, MA), passed on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Henderson, 77