[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.]
To the Editor:
My name is Andrew Pfaff, and I am a candidate for Select Board in the upcoming Southborough Town Election on May 12. Read the full article →
If you enjoy hearing a good (true) story told well, you’ll want to book a ticket for an upcoming event hosted by The Southborough History & Arts Center.
The “Crossroads” event is promoted as a Moth-style event featuring StorySLAM champs. Read the full article → from Get tickets to a night of “Powerful” true storytelling by “Pros” — May 16
Every year the Rotary Club of Southborough (RCS) chooses a community member to honor whose service to the community is worth celebrating. This year, they selected a Town employee, Jean Johnson. Read the full article → from Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee
Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Get ready to Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).
The annual community initiative kicks off this Friday. Once again, Southborough Youth & Family Services is using outreach and special programs over the month of May to encourage the community to focus on mental wellness. Read the full article → from Community invited to participate in Mental Health Awareness Month
Reminder — The Southborough based New England Center for Children’s annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism is just a week from Saturday. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism — May 9
Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94, formerly of Southborough, passed away early Monday morning, April 20th at the Whitney Place Assisted Living facility in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night is this Wednesday
The upcoming event for families will feature activities for tots and access to information about community resources for their parents. Read the full article → from Early Childhood Fair — May 9th
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School varsity sports. Read the full article → from The week in ARHS sports
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
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
I’m continuing to follow up on debates that took place at Annual Town Meeting earlier this month. Today I’m focusing on a zoning change that should make it much easier for residents to add Accessory Dwelling Units to their homes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting approved expanding right to add Accessory Dwelling Units
The state is inviting the all gas and electricity customers to comment on delivery charges.
I’m also reminding about the Town’s program meant to help save costs on the supply side. And, I’m highlighting (for Earth Day week), that some Town plan users may want to upgrade to a greener choice.
Read the full article → from Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30