What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
Southborough businesses organize 5K run for marathon victims
A number of Southborough-owned businesses are banding together to raise money for victims of last month’s Boston Marathon bombings. FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department, will host a 5K run on Sunday, June 9. Polar Beverages is also sponsoring the run, and the Bigelow Center for the Arts is donating murals to be auctioned off. Read the full article → from Southborough businesses organize 5K run for marathon victims
MWDN: Southborough board, residents skeptical of traffic study for condo complex
The developer of a proposed 180-unit 40B condominium project off Flagg Road went before the Board of Selectmen last night to discuss his assertions that the project would have only a “small impact” on traffic in the area. It’s an assertion the board, along with a collection of neighbors who attended the meeting, didn’t entirely buy. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board, residents skeptical of traffic study for condo complex
Inspectors going door-to-door to update property records for single family homes
Those of you on the south side of town may get a knock on your door sometime this summer as the town embarks on a project to update their property records. At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Mark Purple said data collectors will be going door-to-door to inspect all single family homes in Southborough. Read the full article → from Inspectors going door-to-door to update property records for single family homes
St. Mark’s Church to hold Parents’ Night Out on Friday
Treat yourself to a date night on Friday and help out a good cause at the same time. As a fundraiser for their service project this summer, the St. Mark’s Church Youth Group will hold a Parents’ Night Out at the church on Friday. It’s open to all members of the community, regardless of religious affiliation. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Church to hold Parents’ Night Out on Friday
Reminder: Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday
The Southborough Gardeners will hold their annual and always-popular plant sale on Saturday, May 11. The sale will be stocked with plants from local nurseries, as well as unique and rare specimens donated by Gardeners members. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
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: Ask questions, share opinions
Letter: Vote ‘yes’ on ballot measures at town election – Monday, May 13
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Vote ‘yes’ on ballot measures at town election – Monday, May 13
Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 11
On Saturday, May 11, Southborough postal carriers will once again join their peers across the country in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Items collected in Southborough as part of the 21st Annual Stamp Out Hunger event will go directly to the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 11
Clark University dean to speak at Southborough Library business series – Thursday, May 8
The Southborough Library’s INSIDE STORY speaker series continues this week with a look at Clark University’s unique approach to management education. Read the full article → from Clark University dean to speak at Southborough Library business series – Thursday, May 8
Class to help seniors learn basic computer skills starts Wednesday
Do you know a Southborough senior who would like to update their computer skills? A new class starting this Wednesday will cover the basics from checking email to surfing the web. Read the full article → from Class to help seniors learn basic computer skills starts Wednesday
High school sports this week (5/6/13 – 5/12/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (5/6/13 – 5/12/13)
SOLF to learn about coexisting with coyotes at annual meeting – Tuesday, May 7
For better or for worse, coyotes are not an uncommon sight in Southborough. At their annual meeting on Tuesday, the Southborough Open Land Foundation will learn more about coexisting with the animals from John Maguranis of Project Coyote. Read the full article → from SOLF to learn about coexisting with coyotes at annual meeting – Tuesday, May 7
The week in government (5/6/13 – 5/10/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/6/13 – 5/10/13)