Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
For those of you don’t receive the Northborough-Southborough Public School messages, I’m sharing the messages from the Superintendent and Principal about the shooting at a party in Northborough that resulted in the death of a Bellingham teenager. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
Southborough’s annual election is in less than a day. I’m updating readers on the details for the races (and non-races). Read the full article → from Town Election is Tomorrow: Here’s what you should know
[Editor’s note: This Tuesday, Southborough has one pre-printed name on the ballot for Planning Board – the incumbent. However, another candidate decided just recently to run as a write-in the seat. To help you make that decision, I am allowing each candidate to submit one letter. (This one is from the incumbent on the ballot.)] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Marnie Hoolahan for Planning Board
[Editor’s note: This Tuesday, Southborough has one pre-printed name on the ballot for Planning Board – the incumbent. However, another candidate decided just recently to run as a write-in the seat. To help you make that decision, I am allowing each candidate to submit one letter. (This one is from the write-in candidate.) Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Alan S. Belniak for Planning Board (Updated)
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is this weekend. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – Saturday
The SPD is announcing that they have adopted the state’s “Blue Envelope” program, specifically to help drivers with autism have safer interactions during any traffic stops. Read the full article → from SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
Alan Belniak tells me that he made a last minute decision to run for the Planning Board. He is looking for write-in support for the seat that incumbent Marnie Hoolahan is seeking re-election to. Read the full article → from Write-in race added to Town Election
Based on passionate public response, the developer asked to withdraw a special permit modification application, instead promising to reconsider the housing project details at 120 Turnpike Road. At the same time the 40B project is still proceeding with the ZBA. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
A deed-restricted affordable home in Southborough is back on the market. That means that it is being sold “below market rate” at a discounted price “for income-eligible households”. There are no bidding wars. Instead, qualified buyers can enter a lottery this month for the opportunity to buy the home. Read the full article → from Affordable Home Lottery
At the same time as it seeks relief from the state, the Planning Board is heading back to the drawing board for mapping an MBTA zoning overlay area within a ½ mile of the train station. They will be promoting a new mapping session and looking for impacted residents’ input. Read the full article → from Planning taking new stab at MBTA zoning while asking for some relief
Southborough’s annual election is five days from today. I’m reminding readers of the details and sharing links to the information they need for deciding between five candidates running for 3 seats on our ballot. Read the full article → from Town Election is Tuesday: Info on who is seeking your votes (Updated)
Here is another community chorus with Southborough members that is performing this spring. The Heritage Chorale will be performing works based on poetry. Read the full article → from Heritage Chorale Spring Concert – May 19