Here are a few reminders as we head into the holiday. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving reminders
Thanksgiving reminders
Government
Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
A reader reached out to me to ask me to share the news about the a popular, longtime Town employee who is about to retire. Read the full article → from Bridget Gilleney retiring from DPW (Updated)
What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
Town Hours for the holiday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed for the holiday. Read the full article → from What’s Open and Closed Thanksgiving week
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
Rec Commissioner and other Town Committee vacancies
The Recreation Department has asked me to share their call for volunteer to fill a new vacancy on the commission that oversees them. While I’m sharing their news, I’m also rounding up a list of vacancies on other Town Committees. Read the full article → from Rec Commissioner and other Town Committee vacancies
ZBA to deliberate on 40B abutting Breakneck Hill — Dec 11 (Updated-again)
The ZBA has closed its hearing on the 5 story, 60 unit building proposed at 120 Turnpike Rd. Now they have to determine what conditions to impose.
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals was forced to close the public hearing on the proposed 40B project at 120 Turnpike Road. They are scheduled to deliberate on the decision on December 11th.
Before they vote, the board may opt to allow the public to make limited comments. Read the full article → from ZBA to deliberate on 40B abutting Breakneck Hill — Dec 11 (Updated-again)
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on approving RECC agreement; Regional School Committee on 2025-2026 School Calendar update; and much 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)
The week in government
School Council and School Committee Meetings, ZBA and Conservation Hearings, 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
Reminder: Neary Building Tours this week
I had forgotten to include in Friday’s Events this week post the two tours of Neary School scheduled for this Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Reminder: Neary Building Tours this week
How Southborough’s vote shifted
National reporting on “what happened?” has focused on the voting trends including a purported growth of support in “blue states” since the 2020 election. I was curious about how it all played out in blue Southborough. Read the full article → from How Southborough’s vote shifted
Veterans Day on Monday
Southborough holds its annual observances on the day of the holiday.
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day Observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day on Monday
Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
The substance use prevention coalition for Northborough and Southborough has asked me to help publicized their survey. Read the full article → from Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
How Southborough voted
A look at how residents voted in the big 2024 election, including comparisons where voters’ will was thwarted by national/state/regional results. Read the full article → from How Southborough voted
Election Day in Southborough
In addition to the Presidential race, there are state and regional races, plus five questions. Here’s my reminder of what’s on Southborough’s ballots and how you can cast them. Read the full article → from Election Day in Southborough