Paul G. Branchaud, 58, of Southborough and formerly of New Bedford, died on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham after being stricken ill at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul G. Branchaud, 58
School Committee to discuss Full day kindergarten funding tonight; parents looking for community support at meeting
Over the past couple of years, there has been a push by some members of the community to fund free full day Kindergarten in Southborough. It looks like a discussion of that will be included in tonight’s School Committee meeting. And organizers behind the push are looking for other parents to show up in support. Read the full article → from School Committee to discuss Full day kindergarten funding tonight; parents looking for community support at meeting
Sign up (again) for Town news alerts
The E-Alerts section seems to have been updated since I last posted about it. Read the full article → from Sign up (again) for Town news alerts
Advent Lessons & Carols, followed by potluck – this Sunday
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is inviting the community to join its Advent Lessons & Carols. Read the full article → from Advent Lessons & Carols, followed by potluck – this Sunday
Digital Billboard: Planning submitting unfavorable report; Framingham board weighs in
The proposed sign by the Framingham border has generated a lot of attention. The ZBA was already expecting to receive a report from the Planning Board this week. Hours before that board met, the Town received a letter from Framingham’s Planning Board. Read the full article → from Digital Billboard: Planning submitting unfavorable report; Framingham board weighs in
Register for Spring Softball at Early Bird rate
Northborough-Southborough Softball Association is promoting early bird registration for the spring season. Read the full article → from Register for Spring Softball at Early Bird rate
Park Central seeking sanctions from Town; update on Planning Board access to counsel
William Depietri, the developer for Park Central, has filed a motion requesting sanctions from the Planning Board. Read the full article → from Park Central seeking sanctions from Town; update on Planning Board access to counsel
(Cancelled) Saturnalia celebration at Chestnut Hill Farm this Saturday
Chestnut Hill Farm is holding a special celebration this Saturday. Read the full article → from (Cancelled) Saturnalia celebration at Chestnut Hill Farm this Saturday
This week in sports: Special tournaments all around
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Special tournaments all around
The week in government: Billboard Use Variance, proposed Water tank on Fairview, and Park Central Appeal by developer
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: Billboard Use Variance, proposed Water tank on Fairview, and Park Central Appeal by developer
DPW considering building Water Tank on Fairview Hill (instead of Park Central)
Last week, residents near Fairview Hill learned that a water tank they helped stop years ago is now being reconsidered, thanks to Park Central. Read the full article → from DPW considering building Water Tank on Fairview Hill (instead of Park Central)
Why flags are at half staff: December 12, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of John Glenn. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 12, 2016
Events this week: School concerts, senior sing-a-long, and kids’ art workshop
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: School concerts, senior sing-a-long, and kids’ art workshop
School delayed: December 12, 2016
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from School delayed: December 12, 2016