Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Kindergarten party, telescope program, and Summer Nights
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: Discussions on Residences at Park Central decision process
Summer Nights takes place the evening of Saturday, August 27, 2016. (Or the next day if pushed by weather.) Read the full article → from 8 Days to Summer Nights 2016 (Sat 8/27)
The SOS is about to print (and launch) the directories for the new school year. Read the full article → from Deadline for changes/additions to school directory – August 24th (Last chance to opt in/out)
As most readers know, a severe storm swept through Southborough in late July, downing many trees and poles. So, though I missed it, it’s not surprising to learn that some Town trails were impacted. Read the full article → from Temporary walking trail closures (due to damage from July storm)
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (8/11 – 8/18): Underage drinking, wandering toddler and elder, rock throwing, and erratic garage door
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today. This time it is in honor of a fallen soldier from long ago, finally returning home to be laid to rest. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: August 19, 2016
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals followed through on a reorganization to remove Chair Leo Bartolini from the helm. Early on in the talk, it looked like he would be acting as backup to lead some meetings. But while he potentially could, it doesn’t look likely. Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals names new Chair and “Clerk”; “Chair Pro Tem” to be named as needed
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Southborough Historical Society posted another glimpse into our town’s past. This one exposes the underbelly of the Cordaville area in the late 1800s. Read the full article → from History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville
The Class of 2028 is about to begin a journey. To kick it off, the Southborough Library is holding a Welcome to Kindergarten party. Read the full article → from Welcome to Kindergarten party – August 23
The Southborough Library will be lending out a new resource soon. Thanks to a sponsorship, patrons will have the chance to borrow a telescope. Read the full article → from Check out stargazing power: Library Telescope Program info night – 8/25
Southborough Recreation has announced that Neary courts will be closed the first week of September. Read the full article → from Neary courts to be resurfaced
Yesterday, the Planning Board received the “100%” plans for the Park Central Site Plan Review. In last night’s hearing, the board and developer agreed to extend the application deadline and continue the hearing to September 19th. But it took more than a half hour of tense debate and an off camera consultation with attorneys to come to the agreement. Read the full article → from Park Central developer pushing for Planning Board site plan approval on September 19th