Earlier this month, the Community Advocate covered public opposition in Westborough to a proposed natural gas pipeline that would start in Southborough. I followed up to find out its status in our town. Read the full article → from Neighbors to the west voice concerns about gas pipeline proposed to start in Southborough (Updated)
The community is invited to join one or both of back to back seed workshops on February 6th. Read the full article → from Native Seed Workshops: Winter sowing, preceded by more cleaning (Updated)
St. Mark’s School recently purchased 2 downtown Main Street properties. The purchases are interesting in light of a few recent Town government efforts related to downtown and/or the private schools. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School purchased 2nd downtown home since Annual Town Meeting (Updated)
More job listings in town (or our schools). Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Depository Operations; Plus Town and Public School positions
Paul H. Maguire, 43, of Marlborough, died suddenly, at home, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul H. Maguire, 43
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Gonk Boys Basketball wins 3rd straight invitational at TD Garden
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: School fundraisers, presentations and matinee (with lunch) for seniors, a capella festival, Library Valentine’s party, and more
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning Hearings tonight on zoning Articles, Advisory on school budgets, Regional School Committee
This winter, the Town’s Finance team and the Board of Selectmen have been hashing out the Fiscal Year 2021 budget to bring to Annual Town Meeting voters. One option recently floated was tabling some capital spending to a Special Town Meeting in the fall. In the meantime, a committee would better research the Town’s anticipated capital expenses and how to handle them. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Officials grappling with budget demands, may table some expenses to a Fall Special
Next week, officials are inviting you to stop by and chat about issues that concern you. Opportunities include both state and Town officials. Read the full article → from More “Office Hours”: Rep. Dykema on Monday morning; Selectmen Tuesday night
Trottier Middle School is hosting another special Special Olympics fundraiser. Read the full article → from Trottier’s 3rd annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Feb 13
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from KofC Free Throw contest for kids – February 3
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
As I’ve previously posted, the Planning Board will hold public hearings for four proposed Town Meeting Articles on Monday night. For those interested, here are a few updates. Read the full article → from Update on Jan 27 Article hearings: EDC Working Session tonight; New materials posted