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
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Construction for a new memorial in front of the Southborough Fire Station (St. Peter’s Field) began this month Read the full article → from Joint efforts to build a police and fire memorial underway
Southborough has every other trial imaginable, but no bike trails. Check out these rail trails in the area. Read the full article → from Favorite Places: Staying active and cycling in the area
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (7/29-8/4/14)
Alida M. “Lindy” (Shaw) Walcott, 96, of Southborough died Sunday Aug. 3, 2014 at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alida M. “Lindy” (Shaw) Walcott, 96
Are you looking for a few extra bucks? Or would you like to contribute a service to the town? There’s a part-time opportunity to do both. (Very part-time.) Read the full article → from BOS seeks Recording Secretary
The Planning Board approved the ANR of the property at 84 Main Street yesterday. The plan allows splitting the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) Estate into 4 lots. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR approved; owner still working with town to preserve home (updated)
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (7/31 – 8/3/14): Hit & runs and accidents with injuries
Last week, chatter in blog comments referred to what some see as insufficient PILOT contributions by the private schools in town. Read the full article → from Analysis of PILOT contributions in Southborough