The Select Board is working on a new draft public comment policy to replace the version the Mass Supreme Judicial Court called unconstitutional. Read the full article → from Select Board to adopt new public comment policy
Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
The committee is asking for the public to watch their meetings and provide feedback on community facility needs and ideas for solutions.
A committee looking at possibilities for meeting the Town’s long term facility needs (including for offices and recreational programming) is asking the public to make sure they aren’t missing any considerations. Read the full article → from Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Q&A for candidates competing for School Committee and Select Board (and maybe Planning Board and Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds)
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Planning and Select boards to discuss new tree policy and hold consolidated hearings on tree removals.
On May 2nd, the Planning Board and Select Board will hold joint a joint meeting to deal with tree issues in town. Read the full article → from Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Sign up now for Trails Committee spring events (Updated)
Forest Walks and outdoor yoga this April through June.
The Southborough Trails Committee is promoting their upcoming special walks and events. That includes events this weekend. Read the full article → from Sign up now for Trails Committee spring events (Updated)
Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – May 20
The Gardeners' big fundraiser is their annual spring sale. This year it will take place in late May.
Annual or perennial, you’ll find it at this year’s Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 11, at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale – May 20
AVRTHS career exploration camp for 5th-8th graders
"Assabet Summer Career Discovery Experience" offers older kids a fun way to explore potential career paths
This summer, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is again offering its Discovery camp. Two sessions of the one-week camp will be held in July for children entering grades 5-8. Read the full article → from AVRTHS career exploration camp for 5th-8th graders
AVM Golf & Concerts (Updated)
Assabet Valley Mastersingers is promoting a Golf outing with Dinner Concert, plus its "Latin American Celebration" concert
Assabet Valley Mastersingers will be busy this May. Read the full article → from AVM Golf & Concerts (Updated)
Obituary: Joseph T. Bartulis, 86
Joseph T. Bartulis, 86, of Southborough, died peacefully on April 20, 2023, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph T. Bartulis, 86
Handbag Drive through Sunday
Southborough Rotary is asking for gently used handbags to gift "unsheltered" or homeless mothers.
The Southborough Rotary Club is holding another collection drive for homeless mothers. This time, they are seeking gently used and clean handbags. The deadline for donations is this Sunday, April 30th. Read the full article → from Handbag Drive through Sunday
Northborough approves Gonkplex
Algonquin's multi-million dollar athletic complex repair and improvement project will begin this spring.
Last night, Northborough’s Annual Town meeting gave Algonquin Regional High School’s administration the green light to borrow for the “Gonkplex”. Read the full article → from Northborough approves Gonkplex
St. Mark’s “Messy Church” – April 30th
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is inviting parents to take little kids to a monthly religious service without worries about them acting like kids. The first service will take place this weekend. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s “Messy Church” – April 30th
Candidate’s Letter: Lisa Braccio for Planning Board
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Planning Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Lisa Braccio for Planning Board
Candidate’s Letter: Marguerite Landry for Select Board
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Marguerite Landry for Select Board