On Saturday morning, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with support from the Planning Board, tried and failed to convince Special Town Meeting voters to rewrite residential zoning bylaws. The zoning change would have added a special permitted use for new development of two-family homes. Read the full article → from Zoning change for new 2-family homes fails to muster enough support
Government
The week in government (Updated)
Planning Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA, and more
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 (Updated)
Special Town Meeting results
Voters rejected a zoning change, but approved increasing CPA funding to complete the Golf Course Irrigation Project and Peninsula Trail connecting footbridge.
Here’s my quick recap of today’s decisions made by voters. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting results
Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
This afternoon, the Advisory Committee shared its report to tomorrow morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)
Here’s my overview of what’s on Southborough’s ballots, where to find more details to help you fill in your choices, and how you can cast the ballots once you’re ready. Read the full article → from Early Voting in the State Election starts Saturday (Updated)
Nominate “Southborough History Makers” by Nov 11th
The Tricentennial Committee is seeking to honor current/former residents whose extraordinary contributions, accomplishments, or service earned a place in Southborough’s history.
[This part of a series of guest posts contributed by the Tricentennial Committee to get the community excited about, and keep them informed of, the preparations for celebrating the Town’s 300th anniversary throughout 2027.]
Southborough was incorporated on July 17, 1727, and that means next year our town will be 300 years old! To celebrate, we’re putting together a year-long birthday party as a tribute to our rich history, vibrant present, and promising future! Read the full article → from Nominate “Southborough History Makers” by Nov 11th
Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)
An updated overview of the meeting and what Southborough voters are being asked to decide when they act as our Town's legislature this weekend.
Special Town Meeting is just two days away. Here’s my updated overview of what’s up for a vote. (And some logistics.) Read the full article → from Saturday is Special Town Meeting (Updated)
Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Kathy Cook for the Select Board.]
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Select Board, I am writing to express support of Article 3 on the Warrant for Saturday’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Support Article 3 for CPA Golf Course Irrigation Project at Special Town Meeting
STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget
At Saturday’s Special Town Meeting, voters will be asked to rescind a portion of previously approved borrowing authorizations that the Select Board determined was larger than needed. But one of those requests is being questioned. Read the full article → from STM Article 6: Potential debate over Breakneck Hill restoration budget
STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project
Officials are at odds over whether the funding request is too high for a project that the Trails Committee insists is NOT a bridge to nowhere.
The CPC and Trails Committee are bringing a funding request to Special Town Meeting for a footbridge help safely close a gap in Town and regional trails. It faces stiff opposition from the Advisory Committee and Select Board. But they don’t have the final word on the funding request. That lies with voters who participate in this Saturday morning’s Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from STM Article 4: “Completing the Connection” through the Peninsula Trail Project
The week in government (Updated)
School Committee, Special Town Meeting & more
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 (Updated)
Complete the 2026 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
The Town is seeking important feedback. Input could impact decisions made for Town budgets, and Articles brought to Town Meeting voters.
Let Town officials know how you feel about services and resources, and what you would like to see prioritized. Read the full article → from Complete the 2026 Southborough Resident “Satisfaction” survey
Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties
Beals Preserve and Lynbrook Hollow are two of the spaces in town where bright orange is recommended. DCR has others. And hunters may also have permission on other privately owned spaces.
With Deer Hunting open, I’m sharing SOLF”s news, MassDCR’s info, and the state’s info on hikers taking caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting season open: Wear Blaze Orange including on some conservation properties
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, ZBA, Conservation Commission, and more
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 (Updated)