A Southborough business is cleaning house and “Calling all Crafters” to take reap the benefits. Read the full article → from Free giveaway for crafters — Saturday (Updated)
Free giveaway for crafters — Saturday (Updated)
News
Park Central put on hold while court case proceeds
The ZBA put the Park Central 40B application “in abeyance” while litigation continues. The hearing was continued to April 3rd. It wasn’t the decision abutters were hoping for. And the complicated legal staus means that more 40Bs could be pushed through than would normally have standing. Read the full article → from Park Central put on hold while court case proceeds
Obituary: Nancy E. (Oleson) Shoucair, 77
Nancy E. (Oleson) Shoucair, 77, of Ashland, formerly of Southborough, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy E. (Oleson) Shoucair, 77
Affordable Housing Update
Atwood site on hold while potential contamination is assessed; Town may pursue another project on Southville
Last month, I wrote about the Town’s efforts to pursue a small Affordable Housing project on Atwood Street. At the time the Town planned to notify abutters about a public forum this month to discuss the project.
That was paused based on a possible environmental issue. Meanwhile the Town is now also eying a property on Southville Road. Read the full article → from Affordable Housing Update
Free Throw contest for kids – January 29
Knights of Columbus' annual contest for 9-14 year olds offers a chance at state glory
Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 29
Willow Street flooded
Access between Willow and Boston Rd/Firmin Ave is temporarily closed
Due to flooding, the Southborough Police are warning drivers to take a different route this morning if they are trying to get to someplace on or via Willow Street. It’s a good reminder to make sure your sump pumps are working! Read the full article → from Willow Street flooded
MBTA Communities Update (Updated)
Planning presented potential overlay zoning areas; Hearings to open on January 29
The Planning Board has selected three areas of town to target for MBTA Communities zoning changes, and two more backups if they discover issues in meeting the state compliance guidelines. Read the full article → from MBTA Communities Update (Updated)
WCVB: Police search St. Marks School after shotgun shells found (Updated)
Channel 5 News has reported today that State Police were called in after two shotgun shells were found in the school. Read the full article → from WCVB: Police search St. Marks School after shotgun shells found (Updated)
Thanks for supporting Winter Wishes
In November, I promoted Southborough’s Winter Wishes Campaign. Now Friends of Southborough Youth Commission are asking me to share their thanks with readers. Read the full article → from Thanks for supporting Winter Wishes
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Planning Board on MBTA overlay districts; School Committee; ZBA on Park Central; 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
Webinar for Parents of “Anxious, Angry, Active,” and/or “Awkward” Children
Southborough Youth and Family Services is offering a free, virtual parenting workshop this month. Read the full article → from Webinar for Parents of “Anxious, Angry, Active,” and/or “Awkward” Children
School delayed 2 hrs (Updated)
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are delayed today. Read the full article → from School delayed 2 hrs (Updated)
NWS: 8-12″ of snow this weekend
Plan to get your weekend errands done this Saturday — because you’ll likely be hunkering down on Sunday. Read the full article → from NWS: 8-12″ of snow this weekend