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The week in government

Planning on zoning bylaws and 2 E. Main St; Select Board; Conservation Commission ; and more

by Beth Melo on October 20, 2025

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

Coffee House, Art Receptions, Mushroom Walk, Oktoberfest, Reading Buddies, Puzzle Competition, Understanding ADHD, Craft programs, Adult Game Night, Fall Concert, Mah Jonngg, Homecoming Dance, Halloween Celebrations, the Pumpkin Stroll, and more

by Beth Melo on October 17, 2025

It’s a busy week in Southborough! Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next weekend. Read the full article → from Events this week

The week in government

Regional School Committee on Graduation Requirements; ZBA on 355 Turnpike Rd multi-uses and 250 Turnpike Rd 40b; and more

by Beth Melo on October 14, 2025

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 (Updated – Again)

Book Sale, Tween & teen library events (Tie-dye & bookmarks), Nature Story Time, Sachem's Haunted Coffeehouse, Live Music, Art Reception, Oktoberfest, and more

by Beth Melo on October 12, 2025

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 (Updated – Again)

The week in government

Select Board on Atwood Parcel restoration, PreK-8 School Building Committee Final Report, and finalizing Special Town Meeting Warrant; School Committee; Forum on Costco Project; and more

by Beth Melo on October 6, 2025

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

Flu Clinics, Dog Walk for Shannon's Path, Journey of a Water Drop, Legos, YA Author Talk Viewing Party, Mah Jongg Meetup, Pumpkin Stroll, and Heritage Day fun

by Beth Melo on October 3, 2025

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

The week in government

Planning Board on Zoning Bylaw Articles; PreK-8 School Building Committee; Joint Advisory & Select Board Meeting on Special Town Meeting Articles; Conservation Commission; and more

by Beth Melo on September 29, 2025

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

Car washes, What's the Scoop (free ice cream), Messy Church, Suicide Prevention Training, Shelf Help, Virtual Cooking, Drive Thru Flu Clinic, Shannon's Path Dog Walk and more

by Beth Melo on September 26, 2025

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

The week in government

Combined School Committees participating in Superintendent's Workshop, and Wastewater Study Committee

by Beth Melo on September 22, 2025

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 (Updated Again)

Applefest, Pollination Potluck Picnic, Art Reception, Value of Validation workshop, Nature Story Time, Young Scientists, College Fair, Game Night, Finn Fall Festival, What's the Scoop and more

by Beth Melo on September 19, 2025

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 (Updated Again)

The week in government

Planning on "Highway Major Retail" Zoning; Select Board on school survey results & extending PreK-8 Building Committee charge; Combined & Regional School Committees; ZBA on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B

by Beth Melo on September 15, 2025

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

Live music, Good to Go for SOLF, Playground Open House, Art on the Trails Closing, Story Times & a Crafternoon, Curriculum nights, Applefest, Pollination Potluck Picnic, and more

by Beth Melo on September 12, 2025

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

The week in government (Updated)

Planning discussions & hearings on proposed zoning changes; School Committee on school roofs, tasks, inspections, & environmental assessments; Affordable Housing Trust on Atwood Water Tower parcel, and proposed zoning changes

by Beth Melo on September 8, 2025

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 (Updated)

Events this week (Updated)

Opening Art Reception, Memorial Rocks painting, Kindergroup's Playground Open House, Cub Scout Info Session, Tricentennial's Ice Cream Social, Virtual Cooking, Blood Drive, Closing of Art on the Trails, and more

by Beth Melo on September 5, 2025

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 (Updated)

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JACK BARRON on School Buildings Update: “In response to Al Hamilton’s recent comments, he seemed to have agreed with me on the need to modernize the…” Oct 11, 21:58
Karen Hanlon Shimkus on Letter: Vote “No” on the Local Government Takeover Article “The Creation Of Governance Committee” (Updated): “Mr. Butler, No, you are misinterpreting my point: While you are correct that the taxpayers have the final say, it…” Oct 10, 19:20
John Butler on Letter: Vote “No” on the Local Government Takeover Article “The Creation Of Governance Committee” (Updated): “No. Select Board has no such “authority.” Only we, the voters at Town Meeting, have the “authority” to reduce spending,…” Oct 10, 14:13
Karen Hanlon Shimkus on Letter: Vote “No” on the Local Government Takeover Article “The Creation Of Governance Committee” (Updated): “Thanks Beth. No, I do understand Mr. Hamilton’s most recent comment. VOTERS VOTE NO ON NOW NUMBERED ARTICLE 10, as…” Oct 10, 12:03