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Building Commissioner, Police Officers, and NSBORO school jobs
Mighty Aphrodite – Saturday
Chocolate, aphrodisiacs, and romance at the Library on February 18th
The Southborough Library is bringing back chocolatier Kim Larkin’s popular romantically themed chocolate program for Valentine’s month. Read the full article → from Mighty Aphrodite – Saturday
Letter: St. Mark’s Street & Park Timeline
This letter to the editor from resident Jack Barron provides his summary of the “chain of events” related to the St Mark’s Street and park construction project and welcomes community comments. Read the full article → from Letter: St. Mark’s Street & Park Timeline
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
St Mark’s plans to demolish old police & fire stations
The school will explore ways to honor the legacy of the old school annex in their future construction.
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
Winter Sow – Round 2 this week
Register now for seed pickup this Saturday afternoon
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 events this Wednesday
Collaborative Problem Solving Workshop led by a "Parenting Coach", plus Coffee & Connect
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
Obituary: Shirley J. (Bleich) Hutchinson, 90
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
St Mark’s Park Update and More Questions
Concerns over what MassDOT was told; Select Board revises land swap agreement; Park design discussion tonight
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
Obituary: Jake Walter, 90
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
The week in government
St. Mark's Street Park Working Group on park design plans; BOH on Algonquin turf field; ZBA and Conservation hearings; Historical updates on Doc Stone House and 5 Cordaville; and more
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
Events this week (Updated)
Valentines parties, NSPAC, Crafternoon, Trivia, Birding, Chocolate, Sheep, more free Winter Sow Seeds and more
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)
Apply Now for Camperships (Updated)
SYFS opened applications for 2023 Camp Scholarships; Apply ASAP, especially if you want to register for Town camp
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)
Public Works Planning Board delayed reaction to OML Complaint (Updated)
The Chair held his seat, defended long delayed posting of official minutes, and shrugged off Open Meeting Law violation complaint
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)