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On the market this week in Southborough

Organizers are making it easier for shoppers to get to them by waiting until a less busy Saturday. And with so many artists/vendors involved, they’ve expanded to two locations. Read the full article → from Holiday Art & Gift Sale expands beyond Chestnut Hill Farm – December 10

On Sunday, December 11, St. Mark’s is inviting the community to its annual religious celebration of the season. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Lessons and Carols – Dec 11

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding a special Exhibit/Admissions night next week. Prospective students (especially 8th graders) and their families are welcome to explore the school. Read the full article → from Assabet admissions/exhibit night for prospective students and families – Wednesday

A week from Friday, St. Mark’s School’s robotics team is holding an open house. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s FIRST robotics open house – Dec 9

Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students

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

Next Tuesday, the Southborough Library is hosting another free craft for kids 4-8 years old (and siblings). Read the full article → from Kids’s snowman craft at the Library – Dec 6

The Friends of the Southborough Library will host a Christmas Sale on Saturday, December 3 at the library. Pick up some great gifts for the book-lovers on your list, or maybe a few for yourself. Read the full article → from Friends of the Southborough library Christmas Sale – Saturday, December 3

The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 14. The related hearing at the Planning Board is also postponed.

In the meantime – Some opponents are questioning the ethics of the project proponent’s offer to help fund Town organizations through the billboard. The proponent reached out to me to defend his integrity. And the attorney for one opponent is questioning whether the application even fits the definition of Use Variance. Read the full article → from Digital Billboard Use Variance: Controversy over offered funding; Opposition speaking out; ZBA Hearing postponed to Dec 14

John Kendall on SPD’s “Throwback” highlights celebrity visit to Southborough: “Both Bills were good men. They were great police chiefs” Jul 23, 21:22

John Kendall on Obituary: Nancy J. Ring, 83: “Nancy was one of the best people I’ve ever known. She will be missed” Jul 23, 21:19

Mike Pojani on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “Hey guys it’s the old story in this town nothing gets repaired or maintained until the cost skyrockets and then…” Jul 23, 15:00

John Kendall on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “Yes, Bill deserves some credit. BUT….come on down and look at the tree. While you are at it, walk under…” Jul 22, 19:29

Jeff Rudd on Park beauty (and maintenance) is in the eye of the beholder: “I have sent two emails to Bill over the past year and he didn’t respond to either one of them.” Jul 22, 16:50