The New England Center for Children was awarded a large grant from Microsoft. Read the full article → from NECC recieves $3.4 million tech grant from Microsoft
Business
Economic Development seeks long term Town commission status
The committee responsible for promoting business development in Southborough is looking to shed it’s temporary ad hoc status. Read the full article → from Economic Development seeks long term Town commission status
Expressions Art Bar June highlights
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Expressions Art Bar.] Laugh, sip and create at Expressions Art Bar, a new paint and sip studio, opening in Southborough in April 2016. Read the full article → from Expressions Art Bar June highlights
Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
On Monday night, selectmen had a civil but tense discussion on the Medical Marijuana Dispensary planned for 255 Turnpike Road. In the end, the draft Host Agreement with CommCan, Inc. was approved 3-1. What was left unclear is whether the board will consider rescinding the letter of non-opposition allowing the dispensary to operate. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve CommCan Host Agreement 3-1; Kolenda asks to vote on rescinding letter of non-opposition
Expressions Art Bar celebrating Grand Opening
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Expressions Art Bar.] Laugh, sip and create at Expressions Art Bar, a new paint and sip studio, opening in Southborough in April 2016. Read the full article → from Expressions Art Bar celebrating Grand Opening
SWL: Say goodbye to Stonybrook Golf Course and hello to another farm
Southborough Wicked Local shared news on the closing of Stonybrook Golf Course. Read the full article → from SWL: Say goodbye to Stonybrook Golf Course and hello to another farm
Corridor Nine breakfast with Transportation Secretary – Thursday
The Corridor Nine is continuing to look at transportation issues in our area. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine breakfast with Transportation Secretary – Thursday
Area transportation and development news
For those of you concerned about traffic, transportation, and area development, I have a couple of items to share. Read the full article → from Area transportation and development news
Thank you from Southborough Gardeners
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from Southborough Gardeners
Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”
If you are a resident, you may be concerned about news related to commuting elsewhere by rail or Mass Pike. If you own an area business (or are encouraging local development), you’re likely more worried about commuting within our local hub.
Recent announcements cover it all. Read the full article → from Transportation news: MassPike tolls, train fare & schedule, and Boroughs’ “Last Mile Connection”
Corridor Nine mini grants include two Southborough Schools
Corridor Nine recently gave out 25 mini-grants to educators. Two went to teachers at Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine mini grants include two Southborough Schools
NECC 40th Anniversary Celebration – November 20
This fall, the New England Center for Children is celebrating a milestone. Read the full article → from NECC 40th Anniversary Celebration – November 20
Videos: Support for entrepreneurs, training for transparent/efficient government, and parades
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Support for entrepreneurs, training for transparent/efficient government, and parades
Roundup: Community professionals and employees in the news (Updated)
Several professionals who live or work in our community have made headlines, recent and not-so-recent. So, it’s time to catch you up on community news. (I’m expanding this beyond Southborough, because one member of Algonquin’s community is definitely worthy of inclusion here.) Read the full article → from Roundup: Community professionals and employees in the news (Updated)