The Board of Selectmen last night voted for the Main Street Design Working Group to continue their work. The BOS opted to not “block” the group at this stage. This was despite some members’ disappointment in the state’s position on the intersection at Routes 30 and 85. Read the full article → from Main Street Design Working Group to continue exploring design options; BOS to ask Ted’s to waive right to use intersection
Remember to register to vote or change party enrollment at the Town Clerk’s Office before Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Read the full article → from Election reminder from Town Clerk’s Office (Updated)
Janet (Rounding ) Gorham, 84, formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died peacefully after a long illness on Monday, August 11, 2014. Read the full article → from Obituary: Janet (Rounding ) Gorham, 84
Concessions from Summer Concert series helped send Southborough kids and teens to camp. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth Commission raises funds to send 40 kids and teens to camp
Eagle Scout candidate Dan Willis will be at the Transfer Station this week teaching residents how to compost and more. Read the full article → from Curious about composting? Opportunity to learn more at the Transfer Station this week (Updated)
If you are looking for some part time work, the Southborough Recreation Department is hiring this fall. Read the full article → from Southborough Rec posts new part-time job – Application deadline is Friday
It’s time for a roundup of local media coverage on what our elected officials have been up to. (Don’t worry, this isn’t another flurry of press releases.) Read the full article → from Roundup of government news: Humanitarian work, alcohol licenses, and red tape hurts house sellers
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (8/7-8/11/14)
Louise (Fredette) McDonough, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: Louise (Fredette) McDonough, 86
This week’s meetings include reporting out on MassDOT’s response to the town’s comments on the Main Street project. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/11-18/14): MassDOT’s response to report from Main Street Design Working Group
The first three days of school, volunteers monitor the Finn-Woodward bus route. Read the full article → from Finn-Woodward Bus Monitors: Sign up for a shift
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (8/12-8/17/14): Matinee, art reception, science concert
Neighbors opposing a proposed 180 Unit 40B development at Park Central heard upsetting news this week. The developer has potential plans to come back with two more 40B developments within the decade. Each development would add another 200 units to the site. Read the full article → from Developer considering 400 more 40B units at Park Central within decade
Press releases from our State Senator and Representative that have been piling up. Read the full article → from Roundup of State House news: New town flag, public housing reform, and students honored