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2nd Annual Oktoberfest on September 27th

The community is invited to the enjoy the flavors of fall (including brews & brats) at a downtown festival. No cover charge!

by Beth Melo on

Above: Rotary is bringing back the festival they hosted last year with “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit”. (contributed images)

Southborough Rotary was apparently so thrilled with the success of Southborough’s first Oktoberfest last year, they couldn’t wait a full 12 months to put on another one!

Their 2nd annual fest featuring, brews and brats (and other fun) is scheduled for September 27th.

Unlike most Oktoberfests, there’s no cover charge to attend. But (as usual), Rotary will encourage donations for a worthy cause. Read the full article →

Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning

Board is keeping details from the public until their vote tomorrow morning.

by Beth Melo on

Tomorrow morning, the Select Board is scheduled to appoint an Interim Town Clerk. At this stage the board is intentionally keeping mum about who they are considering appointing.

It sounds like the position could be for a short term temporary Clerk to bridge until a longer term interim appointment can be made. Read the full article → from Select Board to appoint Interim Town Clerk Friday morning

AG’s approval of recent Town zoning changes came with cautions

The Town was advised to consult with Town Counsel about issues flagged under the rewritten zoning bylaws for the Industrial Park District and Data Centers

by Beth Melo on

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

Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

Spots are available for the school year that kicks of September 14th.

by Beth Melo on

Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.

The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning

by Beth Melo on

In two weeks, the Planning Board will open its public hearings on easing the zoning bylaws for special permits for two-family homes. Voters will be asked to pass proposed changes at the Special Town Meeting on October 17th.

Two nights after the hearings open, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold another public forum on the bylaw changes proposed by them. Read the full article → from Public Hearings & Forum on changes to multi-family zoning

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