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
The week in sports
Town brings back a former Building Commissioner
On Friday morning, the Select Board approved an employment agreement for a new Building Commissioner. Mark Robidoux will return to his former role working for the Town of Southborough almost seven years after he left. Read the full article → from Town brings back a former Building Commissioner
The week in government
Combined School Committees participating in Superintendent's Workshop, and Wastewater Study Committee
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
Obituary: Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD.
Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD, of Southborough, MA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD.
SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
The SPD shared news about a traffic stop that led to an arrest with charges pressed including for alleged “firearms offenses”. Read the full article → from SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
Events this week (Updated Again)
Applefest, Pollination Potluck Picnic, Art Reception, Value of Validation workshop, Nature Story Time, Young Scientists, College Fair, Game Night, Finn Fall Festival, What's the Scoop 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 Again)
TLT: Teens & Tweens invited to volunteer for more good causes this fall
The next volunteer opportunities through the monthly Teen Leadership Team program includes next Wednesday's program making toys for a pet shelter
The Southborough Library is continuing its monthly volunteer session with teens interested in supporting good causes. Read the full article → from TLT: Teens & Tweens invited to volunteer for more good causes this fall
Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from the Southborough Select Board.] Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting
Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
Answering questions about wildflowers and grass killed along the roadside, the committee outlined its reasoning and method for killing non-native plants and grasses, and its long term vision for flowers to bloom in 2026–2027
Earlier this month, I shared questions that a resident asked the Stewardship Committee to answer about a roadside area of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Now, I’m following up with the committee’s promised response. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel
Special Town Meeting Article will focus only addressing site contamination — including a temporary safety measure
On Tuesday night, the Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust announced their formal withdrawal of their offer on the old Atwood Water Tower Parcel.
The Select Board will be bringing forward an amended funding request to the Fall Town Meeting for the next stages of addressing contamination on the Town-owned property. But voters won’t be asked to consider a deal to allow the Trust to purchase the site. (At least not this fall.) Read the full article → from AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel
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
Northborough’s Applefest: Open now, in full swing this weekend
The 4 day festival features activities linked to Southborough through shared schools and sports
Northborough’s annual four day Applefest takes place starting today. The Town is promoting a slew of activities through the weekend. The good news is a clear forecast for Friday – Sunday when most of the fun takes place. Read the full article → from Northborough’s Applefest: Open now, in full swing this weekend
Fall Town Meeting Update: IP Zoning changes focus on bringing Costco to town (Updated-again)
The Article proposed by Atlantic Management would allow the popular chain to apply for a special permit to open a store on an old EMC parcel. Planning is working to limit other IP parcels eligible for the new use. And the Select Board is touting the economic boon.
A representative for the owner of the old EMC parcel seeking a new zoning use revealed the big fish they’re trying to land. According to Atlantic Management’s attorney, they are in negotiations with Costco.
The retailer was revealed during Monday night’s Planning Board hearing during an explanation for the developer’s urgency in trying to add “Highway Major Retail” as a use in the Industrial Park (IP) zone. At their meeting last night, the Select Board emphasized the revenue that a “magnet” store like Costco could bring into Southborough. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Update: IP Zoning changes focus on bringing Costco to town (Updated-again)
Mass DCR’s Nature Story Times for 2–5 yr olds this fall
Mass DCR is coming back at the Southborough Library this fall with monthly educational story times with experiments and crafts for young children. Read the full article → from Mass DCR’s Nature Story Times for 2–5 yr olds this fall