The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about training to effectively respond to a potential “Active Shooter” incident in the schools. Read the full article → from SPD conducted annual “Active Shooter” training
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Last month, the Select Board voted to increase the permit fees for the Transfer Station Stickers that are now available for purchase for the coming season, which starts on September 15th.
As usual, public discussions about Transfer Station costs prompted chatter about users and taxpayers unfairly covering the costs for people abusing the system. At a Select Board meeting, officials discussed plans to gather data on the issue. Read the full article → from Transfer Station stickers (and an update on illegal use complaints)
A week from Saturday, St. Anne’s Church parking lot will again host a special recycling event. While it’s not a church run fundraiser, the organizer makes a donation to the parish.
Here are the details on what items are accepted, and which are free or what fees are charged. Read the full article → from Electronic Recycle and Bicycle Reuse event – August 2
For those of you looking to get kids or yourselves outside and off screens, I’m posting a reminder about some great options. Read the full article → from Walk through stories around town
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
After 38 years in Southborough, Eagle Leasing has sold its company and the 258 Turnpike Road property. The Community Advocate posted a story this morning about the sale announced on July 8th. Read the full article → from CA: Eagle Leasing sold company and property
Last week, the Planning Board and Select Board voted to approve the Town’s updated 5 year Housing Production Plan. The plan is one element for the Town to maintain “safe harbor” against unwanted new 40B housing projects.
The HPP identifies the town’s “affordable housing needs” and recommends strategies for meeting them. Those tactics include potential zoning changes, like lifting the nearly maxed out cap on age 55+ housing developments. Read the full article → from Town to work on zoning changes to help increase affordable and diverse housing (Updated)
St. Matthew Parish of Southborough asked me to share an announcement about the recipients of this year’s “St. Matthew, Mary Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship.” Read the full article → from St Matthew’s shares news of Scholarship Recipients
In April, Southborough’s Building Commissioner was “separated from service” and an interim acting commissioner appointed. Four months later, the Select Board is still not recruiting a long term replacement. Instead, the Town is reviewing how the department should be structured or regionalized going forward. Read the full article → from Building Dept in “Transition” and under review
Last week, the Metrowest Daily News ran a story about the rise of electronic bike popularity in MetroWest resulting in growing “Reports of unsafe riding”. It included a quote from Southborough’s Police Chief. Read the full article → from MWDN: SPD Chief voices safety concern over teens on e-bikes and scooters
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
In celebration of National Parks and Rec month, the community is invited to two free outdoor yoga events next week.
One is geared for families, and the other is part of a tranquil series of events for adults. Read the full article → from Enjoy Outdoor Yoga next week (and beyond) (Updated – Family Yoga Cancelled)