Southborough Community Garden is getting ready to divvy up garden plots at Breakneck Hill again. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Garden plots available for organic gardening
Town Meeting voters overwhelmingly supported articles to preserve the historic Burnett-Garfield Estate. Articles 20-39 are up for vote Tuesday night. Read the full article → from Town Meeting night one: Burnett House preserved; early adjournment
Once again, Southborough runners are in training for the Boston Marathon. This year, 20 runners are assigned bibs. At least nine of them are using the run to raise funds for worthy causes. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon: Residents running for a cause (Updated)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Honoring winter stars
No surprise, almost all of the business posted for this week so far is related to tonight’s (and possibly tomorrow night’s) Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from The week in government: All about Town Meeting
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Poet Tea, Tech help, senior matinee and electronic recycling
The Main St. Design Group Chair told the public “A No vote [on Article 20] could mean a 3 or 5 year wait – or never. Or, it could mean the Town paying $6 or $7 million.” Martin Healey addressed an audience of residents who came to learn about easements for the Main Street project.
The discussion was part of a (civil) debate at a March 31st forum to inform residents before Monday night’s Town Meeting vote. Read the full article → from Main Street: Continued disagreements over parking issues at Town Common
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Burnett House, Main Street Easements, and Green Communities
A reminder of what’s happening in Southborough this weekend. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: foam recycling, Jazz festival, American Finn-Ja Warrior and more
This post is just to give you an overview of the articles up for vote and links to any you want to check out in more detail. Read the full article → from Town Warrant at a glance: Offload buildings, aggregate electricity for property owners, rewrite energy building codes and more
Town Meeting voters can expect an amendment to lower the Article 14 request by $75,000. Read the full article → from New Burnett House agreement reached (for $75,000 less)
Southborough Recreation is seeking volunteers for a program to help children with disabilities. While I’m putting out the word, it seems like a good time to share some other news. Read the full article → from Special news: Seeking buddies for Rec program, Best Buddies honor, and Special Olympics
April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate, the Southborough Library is again partnering with local Daughters of the British Empire. Read the full article → from Tea and poetry at the Library – April 13
This year, four articles are coming out of the Town Clerk’s office and another on its behalf. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: “Pooper Scooper” law, moving the election to Tuesday, Committee transparency and more from the Town Clerk