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Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting

by Beth Melo on

[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.

The following letter is from Kathy Cook for the Select Board.]

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Select Board, I am writing to express support of Article 3 on the Warrant for Saturday’s Special Town Meeting. The Select Board has voted unanimously to support this Article. This Article is asking for the funding needed to install a new irrigation system on the town owned golf course. Read the full article →

STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget

by Beth Melo on

At Saturday’s Special Town Meeting, voters will be asked to rescind a portion of previously approved borrowing authorizations that the Select Board determined was larger than needed. But one of those requests is being questioned. Read the full article → from STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget

STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project

Officials are at odds over whether the funding request is too high for a project that the Trails Committee insists is NOT a bridge to nowhere.

by Beth Melo on

The CPC and Trails Committee are bringing a funding request to Special Town Meeting for a footbridge help safely close a gap in Town and regional trails. It faces stiff opposition from the Advisory Committee and Select Board. But they don’t have the final word on the funding request. That lies with voters who participate in this Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project

Smiles, Soccer, and Success

Southborough Youth Shine at the 10th Annual Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge!

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Knights of Columbus 2026 Penalty Kick Contest (contributed photo)

[Editor’s Note: Southborough’s Knights of Columbus asked me to share their highlights from their 10th annual competition at Heritage Day.]

Bright sunshine filled the sky as enthusiastic young athletes gathered for a day of friendly competition, community spirit, and big fun at the 10th Annual Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge during Southborough’s Heritage Days Celebration.

Hosted free of charge by the Knights of Columbus Council #119—who have proudly served the Southborough community for over 130 years—this year’s event welcomed 91 young competitors, ranging from ages 5 to 16. Read the full article → from Smiles, Soccer, and Success

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