Southborough Recreation’s second “Summer Block Party” is taking place next week. To add to the fun, Rec has invited another special WooSox visitor to mingle with the crowd. Read the full article → from Next week’s Summer Block Party will feature “Woofster”
Science educators that entertained kids at the library last summer will return with their updated interactive program next week. Read the full article → from Science Heroes at the library on Tuesday
Rec announced cancellation of a program tonight. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Family Yoga Cancelled
The Southborough Library is continuing its monthly volunteer session with teens interested in supporting good causes. Read the full article → from TLT: 6th – 12th Graders invited to volunteer for good causes — Monday & August
The Southborough Library launched a new monthly program this summer. Adults are invited to drop in for a night of playing board games. Read the full article → from Adult Game Night at the Library — Tuesday
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about training to effectively respond to a potential “Active Shooter” incident in the schools. Read the full article → from SPD conducted annual “Active Shooter” training
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.
As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)
A week from Saturday, St. Anne’s Church parking lot will again host a special recycling event. While it’s not a church run fundraiser, the organizer makes a donation to the parish.
Here are the details on what items are accepted, and which are free or what fees are charged. Read the full article → from Electronic Recycle and Bicycle Reuse event – August 2
[This post is part of a special guest series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town.] Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Berkeley’s Polypore
For those of you looking to get kids or yourselves outside and off screens, I’m posting a reminder about some great options. Read the full article → from Walk through stories around town
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
After 38 years in Southborough, Eagle Leasing has sold its company and the 258 Turnpike Road property. The Community Advocate posted a story this morning about the sale announced on July 8th. Read the full article → from CA: Eagle Leasing sold company and property
Last week, the Planning Board and Select Board voted to approve the Town’s updated 5 year Housing Production Plan. The plan is one element for the Town to maintain “safe harbor” against unwanted new 40B housing projects.
The HPP identifies the town’s “affordable housing needs” and recommends strategies for meeting them. Those tactics include potential zoning changes, like lifting the nearly maxed out cap on age 55+ housing developments. Read the full article → from Town to work on zoning changes to help increase affordable and diverse housing (Updated)