I often have trouble keeping up with all of the news I want to share with readers. I have a story list of Town news worth sharing that I never found time to cover over the past couple months. Since that list keeps growing, I thought I’d just roundup and ramble off a bunch of updates for you. Read the full article → from Town news updates: Fire Chief contract, Town election, building projects, and committee vacancies (Updated)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: CIT Coordinator (deadline today) and Firefighter/EMT
Last night, owners of businesses downtown publicly worried that the Main St Reconstruction project will turn away customers. They also shared their desire for zoning changes to revitalize the district. Read the full article → from SWL: Main St businesses concerned about impact of Reconstruction
I’m overdue in sharing this summer job posting for teens. The good news is that applications are still being accepted for another 7 weeks. Read the full article → from Seeking counselors for summer Rec camp
The SPD is meeting with business owners and working to improve its support. As part of the effort, they are seeking information from business owners in town. Read the full article → from Police look to improve support of business community – requesting information
Southborough Wicked Local ran a piece covering the Amazon announcement from a local perspective. Read the full article → from SWL: Region could still benefit from Amazon HQ2
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Book Depository specialist, Business Admin, ASL interpreter and more
I need to follow up on my earlier posts about the Town’s Municipal Aggregation Plan, marketed as Southborough Community Power Choice. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Power Choice – look twice before you opt out of savings plan (But, medium & large businesses should probably opt out)
It seems that some of my information on the Municipal Aggregation Plan was incorrect. Read the full article → from Municipal Aggregation: Savings for you (and a mea culpa from me)
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from (and to) Southborough Gardeners
A few Southborough businesses have made headlines recently. So, it’s time for another roundup. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Bracelets for Elephants, Big time backer, and another Medical deal
On November 30th, the Economic Development Committee held a workshop inviting residents to join roundtable discussions on issues around revitalizing downtown. They are now sharing some of their takeaways.
One that may garner the most attention is the possibility of the Town purchasing land. Read the full article → from EDC roundtable findings: Possibility of “investing” in downtown lot; investigating re-zoning and treatment plant options (Updated)
BNI is announcing its new location for weekly meetings. Read the full article → from Business Networking International Southborough chapter has a new home
The Economic Development Committee is inviting you to help them figure out what they should do “about downtown”. Read the full article → from Working Together for a Better Downtown – November 30th workshop