I’m rounding up highlights on some Southborough businesses and others run by Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Business & entrepreneur roundup: Dealing with pandemic, opening/reopenings, and an expansion
The Southborough Stewardship Committee is again encouraging the public to walk the Town Forest Trails. This time, they’re adding a little fun to the walk, especially for kids. Read the full article → from Enjoy Scavenging the Town forest
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
All three hair salons in Southborough reopened this week with new pandemic protocols. Read the full article → from Hair Salons open in town (but don’t walk in) (Updated)
It turns out that the Building/Zoning Department has been posting helpful information during the pandemic. They also posted the new safety standards and application procedures. Read the full article → from Building/Zoning department issues new standards, plus helpful tips, for homeowners and contractors
It’s time to check in on what our public safety personnel have been up to this spring. I’m rounding up highlights from what they’ve been sharing on social media. Read the full article → from Public Safety updates: Arrests, fires, PPE donations, and more
The Southborough Library tooled its Crafternoon series this spring. Consider it version 2.0. Read the full article → from Virtual Crafternoons: Free Library craft programs for kids and teens
The community is invited to join a special “Public Listening Session” a week from tomorrow. The topic is Southborough’s efforts to prepare for potential hazards related to climate change. Read the full article → from Southborough planning for climate change resilience – June 4th Listening session
Two candidates are seeking election as Southborough’s representative on the school committee for Assabet Valley Regional Technical School. To help you make that decision, I have invited each of them to submit letters to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Dan Butka (write-in) for Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District
I learned yesterday that one of the write-in positions on the Town election ballot is contested. So, it’s time for an update on the June 16th election. Read the full article → from Town Election: A new school committee race and an update on another
Has anyone seen this Newfoundland wandering around town, near Gilmore Road? Read the full article → from “Here, Matilda”: Owner seeking lost dog (Updated)
Southborough couldn’t hold it’s usual community observances for Memorial Day. But residents and officials did find ways to mark the occasion. Here are photo highlights from the parade and ceremony. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Observing Memorial Day weekend
Last week, selectmen filed to move a lawsuit filed against them and the Town from Worcester Superior Court. Read the full article → from Selectmen file to move Barron lawsuit to federal court
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: Advisory on FY21 budget (Updated)