My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Pedestrian Safety on the Ballot.
Government
Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Pfaff for Select Board
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Pfaff for Select Board
Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee
Every year the Rotary Club of Southborough (RCS) chooses a community member to honor whose service to the community is worth celebrating. This year, they selected a Town employee, Jean Johnson. Read the full article → from Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee
Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Reminding that this is the week that hydrants get flushed, potentially causing temporarily low pressure or discolored water in area homes. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing in progress this week
Reminder: Candidates Night is this Wednesday
Attend the Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board. (Plus, other election details and reminders.)
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night is this Wednesday
The week in government
Planning Board on tree removals; Select Board on OPEB funding and Wastewater; 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
Town Meeting approved expanding right to add Accessory Dwelling Units
Owners of single family homes will have a right to add an apartment or additional unit, within size caps, and as long as they meet other zoning (and septic) restrictions.
I’m continuing to follow up on debates that took place at Annual Town Meeting earlier this month. Today I’m focusing on a zoning change that should make it much easier for residents to add Accessory Dwelling Units to their homes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting approved expanding right to add Accessory Dwelling Units
Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
A Mass Dept of Public Utilities investigation invites comments on customers' rate experiences, and input on other questions they are looking into.
The state is inviting the all gas and electricity customers to comment on delivery charges.
I’m also reminding about the Town’s program meant to help save costs on the supply side. And, I’m highlighting (for Earth Day week), that some Town plan users may want to upgrade to a greener choice.
Read the full article → from Share feedback on “experience with gas and electric delivery rates” by April 30
Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)
Attend the Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board. (Plus, other election details and reminders.)
The annual forum to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is a week from tonight. It allows residents to essentially take part in the job interview for seats on one of the most powerful boards in the executive branch of our Town government.
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Select Board.
As usual, the event will include a meet and greet followed by a moderated Q&A hosted by the Trustees of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Candidates Night — Wednesday, April 29th (Updated)
Letter: A Shout Out to Southborough’s Financial Groups
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: A Shout Out to Southborough’s Financial Groups
The week in government
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
Town Meeting debates line between balanced and exclusionary Industrial Park zoning
Voters debated polar opposite amendments to Planning's proposed zoning changes. One focused on better attracting AI Data Centers with looser restrictions. The other sought more protections for abutting residential zones.
Earlier this week, I wrote that Annual Town Meeting passed everything Town officials asked for and rejected the only thing officials opposed.
It turns out, that’s not quite accurate — since not all officials were on the same page. A key example was the Industrial Park zoning changes proposed under Article 17. Read the full article → from Town Meeting debates line between balanced and exclusionary Industrial Park zoning
Town Meeting & Annual Town Report recognized community members for their service
During the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, a few Southborough residents were recognized for their contributions to the community. One of those tributes also pointed voters to the Town’s Annual Report. Read the full article → from Town Meeting & Annual Town Report recognized community members for their service
$25M for Roads & Sidewalks
Recapping the ATM presentation and discussion, plus the next steps voters still need to take.
Only 207 voters checked in to participate in Saturday’s Town Meeting. Based on the timing of who left mid-meeting, it seemed many of them were there to weigh in on the request to borrow up to $25M to invest in improving roads and sidewalks. Read the full article → from $25M for Roads & Sidewalks