The following letter to the editor is from resident Carl Guyer to present data and explain why he advocates for property tax-rates to be split (with a lower rate for residential properties than commercial/industrial properties). Read the full article → from Letter: 2022 Southborough Real Estate Tax Policy Review
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Senior Center fall registration opens Friday
Sign up for bus trips, special lunches, Bingo, and more
Tomorrow is sign up day for September & October programs through the Southborough Senior Center. Here are the highlights on their planned bus trips, lunches, and special programs. Read the full article → from Senior Center fall registration opens Friday
SCAC grant window through 10/17
The cycle is open to apply for cultural arts grants. Plus, the Council is still seeking new members
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced that their new grant window is open. They are also continuing to seek new members. Read the full article → from SCAC grant window through 10/17
Newell named Chief
Acting Chief Ryan Newell will soon drop "Acting" from his title
Last night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to promote Southborough’s Acting Police Chief to the official role of Chief. Read the full article → from Newell named Chief
Obituary: Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101
Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101, of Marlborough, formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at New Horizons at Marlborough in Marlborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101
Photo Gallery: Summer Nights
Taking a look at the end of summer festivities on Saturday night
My photo highlights from Southborough’s free community end-of-summer festival. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Summer Nights
Town may seek conditions to releasing Fayville Hall rights (Updated)
Select Board is looking to do "due diligence" and considering conditions based on Right of First Refusal for 40-42 Central Street
The Select Board will quickly seek more “due diligence” before deciding on whether to release the Town’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to purchase Fayville Hall at 40-42 Central Street.
Town Boards and Committees have been asked to notify the Board by this Friday of any interest they have in the property.
When the Select Board follows up next week, they are likely to vote to release their rights, but may seek to condition that on extending the Town’s ROFR if the property is sold again. Read the full article → from Town may seek conditions to releasing Fayville Hall rights (Updated)
The week in government
Select Board interviews of finalists for and appointment of new Police Chief
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
Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
I am now ready to launch the new service. As I prepare to reach out to old subscribers, I rounded up the headlines they’ve missed. Read the full article → from Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
Events this week
Monarchs, Summer Nights, Adult Coloring, Foldscopes, and Back to School activities
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
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service has posted: …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL WORCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boylston, or near Shrewsbury, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect Read the full article → from Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Voting in the State Primary
Here's when, how, and where Southborough residents can vote, and who you can vote for
Early voting in the state Primary opens tomorrow. So, it’s time for a reminder on what’s on the ballot and where/how you can cast it. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary
More Summer Nights details
All you need to know about Saturday's end of summer festival
Southborough Recreation has shared more details on this Saturday’s “Summer Nights”. Read the full article → from More Summer Nights details