We are sad to announce the passing of Louie “Louise” Wong, formerly of Clermont, FL, and Southborough, MA. She died at age 97 on February 17, 2024, in Quincy, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Louie Wong, 97
Obituary: Louie Wong, 97
Yoga Reaches Out for Children’s Hospital — Sunday (Updated)
Boston Children’s Hospital has been using Yoga to raise funds. This Sunday, a chill fundraiser in Southborough will support their “Yoga Reaches Out” initiative. Read the full article → from Yoga Reaches Out for Children’s Hospital — Sunday (Updated)
Car fire near Chestnut Hill Rd home
Overnight, a driver delivering papers had quite a fright when their car burst into flames, right by a residence. Read the full article → from Car fire near Chestnut Hill Rd home
Sign up Thursday for March & April Senior Center programs
Registration opens this week for the first session of spring programs.
Registration opens Thursday morning for the next session of programs at/through the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Sign up Thursday for March & April Senior Center programs
Job listings
Sales & Marketing Admin Assistant for DTi and two long-term teacher substitute positions
I received a posting for a job available at a company based in Southborough — and they are looking for candidates to apply as soon as possible.
As usual, I also added the latest NSBORO job postings for Southborough/Algonquin. Read the full article → from Job listings
Robotics Open House at St. Mark’s — Wednesday
St. Mark’s School’s Robotics students are inviting the public to an open house tomorrow evening — Wednesday, February 28th. Read the full article → from Robotics Open House at St. Mark’s — Wednesday
Obituary: Patrick J. Sullivan, 69
Patrick Joseph Sullivan, affectionately known as Pat to his friends and family, passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 69 in Boston, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patrick J. Sullivan, 69
The week in sports
MIAA Basketball and Hockey playoffs begin
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Town seeking volunteer to be Community Garden Coordinator
Apply by March 15th
The Conservation Commission is seeking a volunteer to be the Community Garden Coordinator. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteer to be Community Garden Coordinator
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA Zoning Hearing; Select Board Town Meeting Articles and Right of First Refusal on Northboro Rd parcels; Regional School Committee; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Events this week
Buildwave, Maple-Tap-a-thon, Concert, Senior Coloring, Teen Library Team, Registering for programs, Blood Drive, Caucus, Neary Building Committee Forum, Family Costume Karaoke, Unplugging, Celtic Chocolate, and more
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
Early Voting opens Saturday (Updated)
Voting in the Presidential Primary opens on February 24th
This Saturday, February 24th, is the first day that Southborough voters can vote in-person for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Read the full article → from Early Voting opens Saturday (Updated)
Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th
Info collected from residents will help inform officials and voters for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting
The Town is requesting that residents participate in the annual survey.* Topics cover quality of life, departments and resources, and priorities for what you would like to see officials focus on.
This year, the survey also includes feedback on two issues that Town officials anticipate being topics at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd — MBTA Communities Zoning** and Dispatch staffing models. To help them prepare, and to inform other budget discussions, residents are asked to take part in time for them to compile results. Read the full article → from Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th
Planning Board hearings on zoning changes – Monday (Updated)
Look for changes to MBTA zoning draft bylaw language and one of the three maps for the initiative headed to Annual Town Meeting a month from today. Plus, hearings are already open on two smaller zoning changes on the Warrant.
On Monday night, the Planning Board will open its hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw for “MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District” (MCMOD). The hope is to gain public support, or make any revisions necessary to do that, prior to Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings on zoning changes – Monday (Updated)