An announcement earlier this week that the town is kicking off a project to update its property records by sending inspectors to all single-family homes in town left some of you with questions. You asked why the inspection was happening, what data was being collected, how the data would be used, and whether allowing the inspection was voluntary or not. Read the full article → from Assessor addresses homeowner concerns about project to update property records
Sign up now for Southborough Youth Soccer’s fall 2013 season
Spring soccer is in full swing, but already it’s time to start thinking about the fall season. Read the full article → from Sign up now for Southborough Youth Soccer’s fall 2013 season
Yoga fundraiser to benefit marathon bombing victims – Saturday, May 11
Southborough yoga instructor Malu Doherty is teaming up with three other local instructors on a fundraiser for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Called Raising Funds ~ Raising Spirits, the event will take place on Saturday, May 11 at First Parish Northboro. Read the full article → from Yoga fundraiser to benefit marathon bombing victims – Saturday, May 11
Voters to weigh in on important questions at the town election on MONDAY
You won’t find many contested races on the ballot at the town’s annual election next Monday – in fact, there’s only one – but there is another reason to get out and vote. Two measures on the ballot could, if passed, have a significant impact on how we govern ourselves as a town. Read the full article → from Voters to weigh in on important questions at the town election on MONDAY
Steeple Coffeehouse presents special family show – Saturday, May 11
In addition to its regular monthly show, the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday will host a special afternoon performance for children featuring Boston musician Alastair Moock. Steeple Coffeehouse is located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse presents special family show – Saturday, May 11
Algonquin named among top 500 high schools in the nation
Newsweek released its ranking of the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation this week, and Algonquin made the list at #443. Read the full article → from Algonquin named among top 500 high schools in the nation
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from 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