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: Historical hearing on a demolition, Golf Course CR open forum, Planning on Safety Building, and School Committee on MCAS
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Holiday sing-a-long, band concerts, and holiday bingo
Businesses selling alcohol should be aware that the SPD will be checking up on them. Meanwhile, other readers may be interested in the list of where they can buy a bottle of wine, or enjoy a cocktail. Read the full article → from Police doing Alcohol Compliance Checks; Where can you get alcohol in town?
Jean Davis Bigelow of Woods Hole, MA died at age 92 on Monday, November 27, 2017 following a brief illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Davis Bigelow, 92
The committee charged with helping to protect the land at St. Mark’s Golf Course is holding an open forum on Monday night. Read the full article → from Learn about the Golf Course Conservation Restriction & weigh in – Monday night
The Town issued and shared its official response to David Parry’s complaint of an Open Meeting Law violation. Read the full article → from Town issued response to claim of OML violation
Bernard M. Campbell, Jr. 85, of Southborough, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bernard M. Campbell, Jr. 85
This week, the Public Safety Building Committee presented updated project costs to the Board of Selectmen. The Chair made clear that while there are cost overages “on paper” members are still striving to stay within their original budget presented to voters. He clarified that figure is $2 million below the “contingency” they included in the voter approved budget allowance.
During the discussion that followed, it became clear that some members disagreed with a decision not to include costs for a related project in their budget. At issue is relocation of the clubhouse for the adjacent St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from Officials debate whether Golf Course clubhouse costs can/should be covered by Public Safety Building budget
The members of Southborough Kindergroup are no doubt on Santa’s nice list again this year after putting together another magical Santa Day last weekend. Read the full article → from Thanks to Santa Day sponsors and Kindergroup
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
Last month, Southborough Police announced they were charging a couple with ” Procuring Liquor to a Person Under 21.” The charges stemmed from a Halloween party with teens held at the couple’s home that purportedly grew out of control. According to Southborough Wicked Local, the couple isn’t being charged at this time. Read the full article → from SWL: Court not charging couple for party with underage drinkers; Police disappointed, sending message to community
Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff in honor of the 76th anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 7, 2017
BNI is announcing its new location for weekly meetings. Read the full article → from Business Networking International Southborough chapter has a new home
The Recreation Commission is pursuing plans to rehab athletic fields and facilities. The commission is looking to fund over $4 million worth of field projects in the next few years. And they revealed an even bigger ask down the road.
But members and supporters are adamant that work is desperately needed. They pointed to fields in poor conditions that only get band aid fixes and limited access impeding youth sports. Read the full article → from Recreation seeking support for $1M in field replacement and repairs this spring; another $3M in following years