Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Making glass jewelry, reading to dogs, Bingo, school events and Halloween fun
Carve a pumpkin at Trustees of Reservation’s Chestnut Hill Farm this Saturday. Then place it on the stone wall around the Burial Ground Sunday. Read the full article → from Pumpkin Wall do over – Sunday night
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
It appears that the Town Moderator led Main Street opponents to believe that they would be allowed to ask voters to present their case at Town Meeting before a vote on Article 4. Read the full article → from Moderator had indicated to Main St opponents he would accept motion to combine articles
The Friends of the Southborough Library are holding a special fundraiser this Monday. The Old Fashioned Covered Dish Dinner will take place after Library hours. Read the full article → from Reminder: “Library after Hours” Old Fashioned Covered Dish Dinner – Monday
St. Mark’s provided backup to the Town’s assertion that the 60 acre golf course could be developed if voters don’t agree to purchase it. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s shares golf course deed
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
This week, the Board of Selectmen shared more details on a proposed deal to swap land for a future Public Safety Building. And, according to an earlier press release*, rumors of the St. Mark’s Golf Restriction may be incorrect or exaggerated. Read the full article → from Town releases plans for land deal with St. Mark’s; Golf course original gift may not prevent development
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
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
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)
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
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
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