Above: Free events over February break include animal visits and ice skating (images from Facebook and flyer)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town tonight through next weekend.
Today, the state Attorney General’s office issued an opinion approving the zoning Article passed by the October Special Town Meeting. Under the new bylaw, Costco will be able to apply for a permit to build and open a new store in Southborough. Read the full article → from AG greenlights zoning bylaw passed for Costco
Today, I’m spotlighting another one of the the proposed zoning bylaw revisions headed to Annual Town Meeting in April — the “55+ Housing Bylaw Update. Read the full article → from Proposed zoning changes for 55+ (or not) Housing
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Historical Commission has partnered with the Historical Society to hold an event commemorating the 250th anniversary of an historical event and the story of a 99 year old landmark. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Henry Knox Trail Talk in Southborough — March 15 (Updated)
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on multiple, wide-ranging revisions to Southborough’s zoning bylaws. Today, I’m covering a quick look at the full list and a deeper dive on one of them. Read the full article → from Planning working on zoning changes to Industrial Park uses and several other Articles for Annual Town Meeting (Updated)
A week from Sunday, the Southborough History & Arts Center will host an “Illustrated Talk and Book Signing” focused on Southborough’s history. Read the full article → from Illustrated Author Talk about Southborough History — February 22
If you’re interested in running for a Southborough Town Office, the window opens tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town Election season opens Friday (Updated – Again)
The Southborough Police Department issued another press release about an arrest this week. This time, instead of driving on Route 9, the suspect was described as “walking in traffic” when an officer approached him.
According to the press release, the man is accused of having an active arrest warrant out on him for a probation violation, and allegedly was carrying illegal drugs and evidence of drug transactions. Read the full article → from SPD arrests man on drug charges
The Southborough Library is holding a reception next week in honor of the Southborough native who’s work is currently on exhibit at the library. Read the full article → from Reception for Dobberpuhl photography — Feb 21
The Friends of the Southborough Library are promoting our fabulous socks for Love Your Library Month. The fun dress and/or crew socks make great Valentine’s Day gifts for the book lovers in your life. Read the full article → from Love Your Library socks reminder
This winter, the Planning Board is holding hearings on a new facility in Southborough focused on specialized education “providing life-skills instruction, vocational training, and residential accommodations for individuals with disabilities”.
No, it’s not an expansion of New England Center for Children. Read the full article → from Plans for new live-in special ed & vocational training center
Southborough Rotary and St. Mark’s School are hosting a second Free Open Skate session this winter. The community is invited to enjoy ice skating with free refreshments a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Free Skate on Sunday, February 22nd
Spoiler Alert: If you want to watch the exciting Mixed Doubles Curling Finals tonight without knowing the outcome in advance, don’t read this post yet! Read the full article → from Update (and Spoiler Alert) on native Olympian Korey Dropkin