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)
I have more updates related to the Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting news: Seeking babysitters, plus more on Main St and Flagg Road
Southborough Youth and Family Services is holding their annual Halloween Party in two weeks. And they are hinting around about a special reason for kids to attend. Read the full article → from SYFS Halloween Party – October 28
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Are you heading to Town Meeting on Tuesday? (Babysitting provided)
A Southborough member of a local Freemason Lodge is looking to recruit more men from our town. Read the full article → from Southborough men invited to join masons
The Town has announced that starting this Monday the Building Department will no longer be at Town Hall. Read the full article → from Building and Zoning moved to Cordaville Hall
Last night, Town officials walked residents through the Main Street Reconstruction project and answered questions. They explained why the road requires deep repairs to its sub base. They defined the alternatives. And they tried to debunk the idea that there may be lower cost alternatives not acknowledged.
Most commenters spoke on behalf of the project and the need to rally support. But one provided another preview of challenges that supporters face on Tuesday night. Read the full article → from Main Street debate continues; Vote on Tuesday night requires 2/3 to pass
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 15th), is Homecoming for Aztec teams at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. They are using the festivities as a welcome for prospective students. Read the full article → from Assabet Open House (and homecoming) this Saturday
The New England Center for Children announced completion of a $10.9 million capital campaign to open the new John and Diane Kim Autism Institute. Read the full article → from Reminder: NECC new institute ribbon cutting – October 17 (with former Gov. Dukakis)
Parents are invited to open houses in Southborough this month, and one in Northborough next month. Read the full article → from District invites parents considering preschool options to their open houses
The Friends of the Southborough Library are holding a special fundraiser this month. The Old Fashioned Covered Dish Dinner will take place after Library hours on Monday, October 24th. Read the full article → from “Library after Hours” Old Fashioned Covered Dish Dinner – October 24 (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
Spirits were high at the Farm Festival despite the rain. Here are some beautiful shots of the day’s fun. Read the full article → from Photos: Rainy Sunday at Chestnut Hill Farm
Park Central’s developer is asking the court to dismiss an appeal by the Planning Board. Some of the details in the appeal are worth noting. Read the full article → from SWL: Park Central developer seeking to dismiss Planning Board appeal (and sanction costs)