RFPs will be issued this week for Southborough Public Safet Building project. In hopes of cutting over $300K from the Public Safety Building project, the Town will also soon issue an RFP for solar canopy carports. Selectmen approved pursuing the option after last week’s update from the PSB Committee. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building: project bids due before Town Meeting; RFP being issued for solar canopies (Updated)
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: ZBA on variances for Northborough Rd project and 2nd ext. for Over 55 housing at Southville & Parkerville
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Hike, Jazz Night, CPR Training, Neary Noodle Night, Dems Caucus, Scratch Coding, and Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
The Town is again vulnerable to unwelcome development projects under 40B laws according to SHOPC’s Vice Chair. Read the full article → from 40B window is open – SHOPC volunteer(s) needed to help with proactive affordability plan
Police shared on Facebook the link to this video capturing the alleged theft of packages from a Southborough resident’s doorstep. Read the full article → from Police seek help IDing package thief
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Massachusetts State Representative Peter Kocot (1st Hampshire District of Northampton, MA), who passed away. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: February 22, 2018 (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Open Space Preservation Commission is holding a special free event this weekend. One of the activities is rain or shine. Read the full article → from Nature walk (and hopefully kite flying) at the golf course – Sunday
Anita M. (DelSesto) Cibelli, 93, formerly of Southborough and Mashpee, died on Monday, February 19, 2018 at St Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anita M. (DelSesto) Cibelli, 93
This week’s mild weather allowed contractors to spring into action and start rolling up the old turf at 9-11 field this week. Read the full article → from 9-11 Field turf replacement project in action
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Yesterday, the board posted an agenda for a meeting tomorrow night – Thursday, February 22nd. On the agenda are a hearing on accepting Washington St and Coslin Way, and updates on the FY19 Budget and Town Warrant.
Also on the agenda is the name change for the St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from BOS on Thursday: Golf Course name change, Washington Street/Coslin Way, and updated Budget
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Gorgeous Gardens, Music Education, and admissions info nights for 8th graders and juniors
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (2/13 – 2/18/18): Lost Kitten