The Select Board is working on a new draft public comment policy to replace the version the Mass Supreme Judicial Court called unconstitutional. Read the full article → from Select Board to adopt new public comment policy
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Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
The committee is asking for the public to watch their meetings and provide feedback on community facility needs and ideas for solutions.
A committee looking at possibilities for meeting the Town’s long term facility needs (including for offices and recreational programming) is asking the public to make sure they aren’t missing any considerations. Read the full article → from Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Q&A for candidates competing for School Committee and Select Board (and maybe Planning Board and Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds)
The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Planning and Select boards to discuss new tree policy and hold consolidated hearings on tree removals.
On May 2nd, the Planning Board and Select Board will hold joint a joint meeting to deal with tree issues in town. Read the full article → from Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Obituary: Joseph T. Bartulis, 86
Joseph T. Bartulis, 86, of Southborough, died peacefully on April 20, 2023, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph T. Bartulis, 86
Handbag Drive through Sunday
Southborough Rotary is asking for gently used handbags to gift "unsheltered" or homeless mothers.
The Southborough Rotary Club is holding another collection drive for homeless mothers. This time, they are seeking gently used and clean handbags. The deadline for donations is this Sunday, April 30th. Read the full article → from Handbag Drive through Sunday
Northborough approves Gonkplex
Algonquin's multi-million dollar athletic complex repair and improvement project will begin this spring.
Last night, Northborough’s Annual Town meeting gave Algonquin Regional High School’s administration the green light to borrow for the “Gonkplex”. Read the full article → from Northborough approves Gonkplex
Candidate’s Letter: Lisa Braccio for Planning Board
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Planning 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: Lisa Braccio for Planning Board
Candidate’s Letter: Marguerite Landry for Select Board
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats 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: Marguerite Landry for Select Board
The week in sports
ARHS Hall of Fame inductions, Gonkplex vote tonight, and the latest Titans wins and losses
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
Public Hearings by Planning, Conservation, and ZBA; Select Board on Water Rates and next steps for dispatch; BOH exploring regional Public Health structure
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
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission update
FSYC is thanking "Munchie" supporters and promoting their 2nd annual Shop with a Purpose event on May 13th.
The Friends of Southborough Youth Commission have asked me to share a thanks to supporters of their last fundraiser (March Munchie Madness) and a Save the Date for an upcoming one (Shop with a Purpose). Read the full article → from Friends of Southborough Youth Commission update
Reminder: Hydrant flushing to take place next week
The tentative schedule for the annual maintenance is Monday, April 24th - Friday, April 28th.
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to begin next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Hydrant flushing to take place next week
Candidate’s Letter: Albena (Bena) Phillipo for Select Board
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats 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: Albena (Bena) Phillipo for Select Board