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
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)
On Monday, the Planning Board will continue its discussion on the Minor Site Plan for a new business on the vacant parcel at the corner of Route 9 and Flagg Road.
If the board votes to approve the plan as proposed, egress would exclusively on Flagg Road. The egress raised some concerns from board members. Meanwhile, the board’s landscaping requirements raised concerns with the owner of the abutting property leased by Nan’s Kitchen. Read the full article → from Planning Board may vote on site plan for Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Flagg Road
This weekend, an energetic, young Southborough resident will be competing in a prestigious “Agility Championship” in New York, that the public can live stream. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Jack-Jack competing in Westminster’s Agility Championships (Updated)
The Southborough Rotary Club asked me to share news that they quickly and successfully solicited over $3,000 in donations to support California communities ravaged by the wildfires. And they’re still at it. Read the full article → from Rotary’s “Fast-Acting” Collection for Wildfire Victims
Recently, Town officials learned that the state grant to co-fund a Library building project didn’t come through. Here is my recap of what happened and the next steps. Read the full article → from Library didn’t get grant for building project
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
School is cancelled tomorrow due to the timing of a messy winter forecast. Read the full article → from School Cancelled for Thursday (Updated)
A photo contest combines the community’s love of its pets with Valentine’s Day season to raise funds to benefit SYFS’ campership program. Read the full article → from “Palentine’s” pet photo contest fundraiser
Last week, the Southborough Knights of Columbus held its annual Free Throw competition. Organizers reached out to share news of winners who will be moving on to District and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: KofC Free Throw
This weekend, the community is invited to a yummy and crafty Valentine’s themed “Fun”. The event includes an optional photo shoot and the chance to do some shopping. Read the full article → from “Valentine Fun” — Sat & Sun
A change has been announced for the upcoming fundraiser for ALS research and care. The Ice Hockey tourney for high school students will now integrate Boys and Girls into one bracket for the “no contact” 3v3 competition. The event will still also feature fun for all ages through a free skate and a shootout. Read the full article → from Shiftstrong Hockey Tournament will now be a coed 3V3 competition
The rescue of two hikers on Mount Washington early on Monday morning made headlines. I’m sharing the news, an update from the Southborough resident who was rescued, and her thanks to rescuers. Read the full article → from Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
The Select Board is driving an effort to find a cost-effective way to provide wastewater treatment to increase commercial uses on Route 9. Read the full article → from Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options