Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58, of Southborough, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58
Obituary: Mary L. (Ferris) Rhodes, 58
Stuff-a-Bag book sale this Saturday
Drop in the Library on Saturday between 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and pick up a bag of books for five bucks! Read the full article → from Stuff-a-Bag book sale this Saturday
Use Variance removal and plans to codify dependable bylaws for good development (Updated)
As I posted earlier, Town Meeting voters stripped the Zoning Board of Appeals of its ability to grant Use Variances. Read the full article → from Use Variance removal and plans to codify dependable bylaws for good development (Updated)
Neary Family Literacy Night – October 24
Next Monday, Neary School is hosting its 2nd Annual Family Literacy Night. It’s an evening to celebrate student literacy as a family. It’s also a chance for the school to raise funds for SOS and collect contributions to The Pajama Program. Read the full article → from Neary Family Literacy Night – October 24
Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls
Last night, Southborough held the Special Town Meeting I’ve been warning you about forever. Judging by the tone and actions of voters, the main attraction was the Use Variance bylaw.
Close to 10% of Southborough’s registered voters turned up at Trottier Middle School to make their voices heard. But there is controversy over whether that happened or some voices were unfairly muted. Read the full article → from Voters turnout to approve Main St, reject Use Variance, and gate Flagg Rd; Controversy over Moderator’s calls
ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes this fall. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from ARHS Cross Country running Shoe Drive
Police logs (10/9 – 10/12/16): Ringing the wrong doorbell and owner rummaging through own vehicle
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (10/9 – 10/12/16): Ringing the wrong doorbell and owner rummaging through own vehicle
Bring the kids to Town Meeting tonight – but please register first
Southborough Recreation informs me that they successfully recruited more babysitters. That means they have re-opened registration for babysitting at tonight’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Bring the kids to Town Meeting tonight – but please register first
Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Last night, the Board of Selectmen appointed a new member and alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In selecting from the six candidates, most selectmen prioritized adding diversity to the board by focusing on members outside “the business”. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint non-developer ZBA members (Updated)
Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Town Clerk Jim Hegarty asked me to alert voters that you can avoid long lines on November 8th by voting early this year. It’s also a good time to remind you that tomorrow (October 19th) is the deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election. Read the full article → from Election news: Tomorrow is deadline to register; Early voting begins Monday
Obituary: Elaine (White) Beals, 93
In August, I shared the news that Elaine Beals had passed away. At the time, an obituary wasn’t published, just a brief notice of her death. Now that her memorial has been scheduled for Saturday, her full obituary is available. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elaine (White) Beals, 93
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
Events this week: Pumpkullents, Flu Clinic, early trick-or-treating, and Halloween storyteller
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Pumpkullents, Flu Clinic, early trick-or-treating, and Halloween storyteller
The week in government: ZBA appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (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 appointments, Town Meeting, Appeals on Park Central and much more (Updated)