The Zoning Board of Appeals, lawyers, and residents argued on Wednesday about ZBA’s authority to make a decision over permitting a private company to build a 55+ development. Zoning bylaws were alternately described as “clear” and “clear as mud”. The ZBA approved the Stonebrook development plans with caveats. Read the full article → from ZBA approves Stonebrook 55+ development, deferring most detail to Planning Board
Photo gallery: Back to school
Enjoy these pictures submitted by proud Southborough parents. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Back to school
Senior Center offers art lunch series and a field trip
The Senior Center is offering a new bi-weekly art series through September and October in conjunction with Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA. The series will be capped off by a field trip to the museum. Read the full article → from Senior Center offers art lunch series and a field trip
Call for Art: SOLF invites Southborough to celebrate with “Art on the Trails”
SOLF is looking for art that will create “interesting visual surprises along the trail.” Read the full article → from Call for Art: SOLF invites Southborough to celebrate with “Art on the Trails”
Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
Southborough ranked 30 out of 147 in Boston Magazine’s rankings of Best Schools in Boston. Read the full article → from Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
Upcoming free trial fitness and yoga classes next week
Adult Yoga and Senior Fitness are both offering a free introductory class the first week of September. Read the full article → from Upcoming free trial fitness and yoga classes next week
Southborough fire logs (8/20/13-8/26/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/20/13-8/26/13)
MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
Open discussion thread: town issues
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: town issues
Open discussion thread: non-political
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: non-political
Obituary: John M. Schipper, 82
John M. Schipper, 82, of Southborough died on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Wingate in Sudbury, after a battle with Parkinson Disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: John M. Schipper, 82
Back to school daze
Here’s the info you need for your back to school routine. Read the full article → from Back to school daze
Photo gallery: Southborough Summer Nights 2013
Summer Nights was a blast as usual. I’ve posted below a gallery of the best shots submitted by readers and taken by me. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Southborough Summer Nights 2013