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)
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s teen grant-making committee is now accepting applications. The Youth for Community Improvement is looking to support access to food, youth engagement, and neighborhood enrichment in the Greater Worcester area. Southborough organizations are welcome to apply. Read the full article → from Teens look to provide charitable grants for programs incorporating “youth voices” – apply by November 1
Next Tuesday night’s Special Town Meeting isn’t just about Main Street. One of the Articles on the Warrant asks residents to remove Use Variance language from the Town’s zoning code. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article 6 seeks to put zoning use decisions back in the hands of voters
A glimpse of Southborough’s Heritage Day activities. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Heritage Day 2016
According to the Telegram, Robert A. Cerqua of Southborough was convicted and sentenced to 12-15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of probation for sexually assaulting a child over several years. Read the full article → from Southborough man convicted of raping girl
Pilgrim Church will host the 38th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start later this month, and the Messiah Community Chorus has put out the call for for singers to join them. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Gonk Volleyball reigns
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: Main St Design Working Group and School Committee (Updated)
One week from today, Town Meeting voters will be asked to decide on the future of Main Street. Article 4 asks residents to approve easements for the Town’s project under a state-funded TIP plan. Article 5 asks residents to urge selectmen to drop the TIP plan and instead construct the road to Town’s basic standards.
Last week, the Town finally defined what that choice would be. Read the full article → from Town defines Main St alternative (estimated $4.7M project) – Public forums this week, vote next week
Marcia Ann (Watkins) Maytham, 78, of Southborough, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2016 surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marcia Ann (Watkins) Maytham, 78
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Three vehicle B&E’s
Did you take pics of your favorite marchers, your family enjoying themselves on the field, your booth in action? Send your best Heritage Day shots to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Send in your Heritage Day pics
Sadly, the rain ended up being too much for an 18th Annual Light Up Southborough to go on.
But St. Mark’s Church is still holding it’s pasta dinner tonight. Read the full article → from “Light Up” is rained out; Community Pasta Dinner still on
This weekend is Southborough’s annual Town celebration for Heritage Day. Here’s a roundup of all the details. Read the full article → from Heritage Day weekend is here: Everything you need to know (rain or shine)