The Planning Board has hired a new Town Planner. Karina G. Quinn of Upton accepted the position. Read the full article → from New Southborough Town Planner to start this month
Learn how to Use Biological and Psychological Principles to Help Children Strive for Success – January 12
Next week, the Northborough-Southborough School District is holding the another presentation in this year’s Speaker Series for parents. Read the full article → from Learn how to Use Biological and Psychological Principles to Help Children Strive for Success – January 12
Community blood drive at St. Anne Church – Friday, January 6

St. Anne Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Community blood drive at St. Anne Church – Friday, January 6
Winter hikes and/or snowshoeing; plus cross country skiing for senior Trailblazers

The Southborough Senior Center’s Trailblazers are planning more events this winter. Read the full article → from Winter hikes and/or snowshoeing; plus cross country skiing for senior Trailblazers
Children’s Art Workshop – Mosaic Dragons this Saturday

A twice rescheduled children’s art program is back on the calendar for this Saturday. Read the full article → from Children’s Art Workshop – Mosaic Dragons this Saturday
Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting

The Town is preparing to make its case to voters on the St. Mark’s Golf Course land deal and building a new public safety complex. I had planned to wait on an update until after selectmen meet tonight. But there’s too much information to hold back. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant

Three Southborough based businesses made news recently – one of them twice. Read the full article → from Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th

As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Free Throw contest for kids – January 9

Next Monday evening, Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 9
This week in sports

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
The week in government: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site

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: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site
Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)

The Town Clerk is encouraging residents who want to stay informed about the Town’s plans related to the St. Mark’s Golf Coures and a new public safety building to sign up for E-alerts. Read the full article → from Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)
Happy New Year!

Another year of blogging gone by. To those of you who have supported my efforts – thank you for helping make this year a good one. Read the full article → from Happy New Year!
2016 in review: story countdown

Here are the ten stories that generated the most interest and discussion on the blog in 2016. Read the full article → from 2016 in review: story countdown