On Friday, the Attorney General’s office issued its approval for zoning bylaw changes that voters approved at Annual Town Meeting.
The approval letter from an Assistant AG included several warnings to the Town about details under the changes for Industrial Park District/Data Centers that may pose legal issues. The Town was advised to consider making revisions at a future Town Meeting. Read the full article → from AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions
[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from The Tricentennial Committee presents: A Message to the Future
[This is the first of a new series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Southborough Turns 300 Years Old in 2027! (Updated)
The Town is advertising its need for two new members on the Conservation Commission. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with current vacancies, and ones that may soon have more. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Conservation, Advisory, Tricentennial, EDC, Elementary School Building Committee, and more
Last fall, I shared news that the Town received a $30,000 grant for technical assistance with a downtown Branding & Wayfinding project. This week, the Town issued a Wayfinding survey announcement on its website.
The contracted consultant is seeking feedback by a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Survey seeks info to help Downtown “Wayfinding” project
The Tricentennial Committee is promoting its rescheduled, free ice cream social. The event will take place this Sunday, September 28th Read the full article → from Rescheduled Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
Drop in to a free event and learn, “What’s the Scoop on Southborough’s Tricentennial?” Read the full article → from Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday
Drop in to a free event and learn, “What’s the Scoop on Southborough’s Tricentennial?” Read the full article → from Southborough Ice Cream Social at Heritage Park — September 7th
I’m sharing important information from the Tricentennial Committee’s latest newsletter, with a focus on the sponsorship opportunities they are pitching. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Sponsorship Opportunities
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is seeking volunteers to help them prepare for the next round of grants to support arts and culture in/for our community.
While I’m sharing their news, I’m also updating on the other vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. Read the full article → from SCAC’s call for new members. Plus other committees with vacancies
To raise funds for Southborough’s 300th anniversary celebrations in two years, the Tricentennial Committee has been selling engraved bricks. Now they are promoting a deal to offer discounts for group orders. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Brick Fundraiser: Group Discount
The committee working towards holding a big, yearlong celebration of the Town’s upcoming historic milestone will use Southborough’s Heritage Day to raise awareness and funds. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Committee to make the most of Heritage Day
Today, the Town issued a press release/announcement publicizing the work being done to prepare for Southborough’s 300th Anniversary in 2027. Read the full article → from Tricentennial Update (Updated)
n three years, Southborough will celebrate its 300th anniversary. The Tricentennial Committee is seeking suggestions and input to help them plan “magical year of memorable events.” Read the full article → from Seeking input on how to celebrate the Tricentennial