Metrowest Daily News reports that at last night’s Planning Board meeting, the board voted to drop the OSRD portion of the zoning bylaw revisions. The new bylaws are scheduled to be voted on in a Special Town Meeting in October. The board believed this controversial section would cause the effort to fail. Read the full article → from MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
Southborough teen starts in Metrowest Family Theater’s Wizard of Oz: June 20-22
Is it my imagination, or is The Wizard of Oz experiencing a renaissance? It seems like it’s everywhere I’ve turned this spring. Now Sudbury’s Metrowest Family Theater is putting on another production. This one stars Southborough teen, Lexi Ryan, as Dorothy. Read the full article → from Southborough teen starts in Metrowest Family Theater’s Wizard of Oz: June 20-22
MWDN: Break-in on Oregon Road
Metrowest Daily News reports that an Oregon Road home was broken into on Friday. This is the seventh forced home break-in since May 8th. Read the full article → from MWDN: Break-in on Oregon Road
Summer concert series starts this Thursday: Free music helps fund “Send a Kid to Camp”
This summer, Southborough Recreation Department is producing a free Summer Concert series. Funds raised through refreshments and raffles will go to the “Send a Kid to Camp” program. The first event is this Thursday, June 20, 6-8pm at the Neary Field. Read the full article → from Summer concert series starts this Thursday: Free music helps fund “Send a Kid to Camp”
Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
When it comes to public participation in town government, recent numbers paint a grim picture. A mere 184 residents attended Town Meeting in April. Town elections featured not a single contested race, and only 5.5% of registered voters went to the polls despite the draw of two historic ballot measures. Currently there are 26 vacancies on town boards and committees, with some unable to meet because they do not have a quorum. Read the full article → from Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
MWDN: Algonquin drug sweep leads to one arrest
On Friday, Northborough and Southborough Police conducted a drug sweep in conjunction with State Police’s K-9 and its handlers. The sweep led to the discovery of drugs and an arrest. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin drug sweep leads to one arrest
At the Southborough Library this week (6/17/13 – 6/22/13): Trustees and Friends Meetings
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Visit the Southborough Library website for more information. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (6/17/13 – 6/22/13): Trustees and Friends Meetings
The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
Are we due for another bear sighting?
Metrowest Daily News reported a black bear was sighted last week in Sudbury and Wayland. Just last June, a young black bear ambled through Southborough. Are you hoping to sight one again this year? Read the full article → from Are we due for another bear sighting?
Saturday car wash: Another chance to support a mission on June 15
For the second Saturday in a row, a church youth group will be at the Transfer Station raising funds for a mission. This week, the group is from Pilgrim Church and will be holding a car wash. Read the full article → from Saturday car wash: Another chance to support a mission on June 15
Changes to half day kindergarten at Finn next year
Enrollment in half-day kindergarten at Finn has been on the decline in past years, and with only eight children signed up to start as half-day students next fall, Superintendent Charles Gobron said they’ve decided to make some changes to the program. Read the full article → from Changes to half day kindergarten at Finn next year
Algonquin falls in girls lacrosse state semifinals
The rematch did not go as Algonquin hoped. For the second year in a row, Algonquin girls lacrosse faced off against Longmeadow in the District 1 state semifinals, but unlike last year, the girls on Wednesday fell to their West Division rival. Read the full article → from Algonquin falls in girls lacrosse state semifinals
Jazz night for One Fund: Trottier’s Big Band plays fundraiser June 18th
On June 18th, Trottier’s Big Band will be holding its annual Jazz Night with special guest Walter Beasley. The performance is free. Voluntary donations for the One Fund are requested. Read the full article → from Jazz night for One Fund: Trottier’s Big Band plays fundraiser June 18th
MWDN: Southborough’s Trottier Middle School celebrates life of beloved student (UPDATED)
Those of you who attended the celebration of life for Eric Green last weekend know just how touching it was – a morning of speeches, remembrances, music, laughter, and of course, tears. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s Trottier Middle School celebrates life of beloved student (UPDATED)