The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Starting next week, Southborough Recreation Department offers some wonderful camps and summer programs. Read the full article → from Not too late to take advantage of town’s summer programs
A look at speed reports on Main Street makes me ask – Do most drivers behave differently in their own neighborhoods than they do on other roads? Read the full article → from Main Street or your neighborhood – What’s your “safe” speed?
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
According to Southborough Wicked Local, the Planning Board indicated they will have to approve the ANR to split the lot into four properties. Read the full article → from SWL: Planning Board to approve application for plan to breakup Garfield/Burnett estate (updated)
The initial ANR to tear down the historic stone house is in the process of being resubmitted. Read the full article → from Garfield House ANR to be resubmitted by owners; look for Planning Board meeting next Monday (updated)
Another fun night of free family friendly entertainment is coming up next week. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series: Rock, jam, blues, jazz and funk – Thursday, August 7
Every summer, volunteers from the Southborough Police Department run a “Jr. Police Academy” for town youth. Read the full article → from Video: Jr. Police Academy
Taking a look at some news on the issue from other sources last week. Read the full article → from Garfield/Burnett House: More background, potential competition for funds, and a celebration
Selectmen will meet with owners of the historic estate at 84 Main Street to discuss preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the owners continue to pursue approval of plans to replace the stone house with 3 new homes. Read the full article → from Selectmen to meet with Garfield/Burnett House owners about preservation as owners still pursue possible tear down
GoLocalWorcester just ranked Southborough as #8 “Best Community” out of 72 in Central Mass.
But what does that mean? Read the full article → from A look at Southborough’s #8 “Best Community” ranking
Opponents to demolition of the Garfield House are celebrating news that the sale didn’t go through last week. But Southborough’s Town Planner warns that preservation of the house “is not a done deal.” Read the full article → from Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
To get you in the mood for tonight’s concert, Southborough Cultural Arts Council is sharing photos from the last two concerts this summer. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert