Following up on guidance by Town Meeting, the Select Board took a new vote on whether to remain in or withdraw from an agreement with Westborough and Grafton to form a regional public safety dispatch center. Read the full article → from Select Board withdraws from Dispatch IMA
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2023 Marathon: Amy Ludovici for AKTIV Against Cancer

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Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
A Planning Board hearing for Major Site Plan approval of SHS' new museum at 40-42 Central St is scheduled for April 24th.

SHS is seeking approval on its plans for refurbishing the interior of the historic Fayville Hall to hold “the town’s new home for history and arts education”. Read the full article → from Historical Society moving ahead with Fayville Hall plans
2023 Marathon: Jen Martin for Shannon’s Path

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Select Board appoints new DPW Superintendent
The Board was impressed with the resume and answers of a public works Superintendent from Spencer.

The Select Board voted to appoint William Cundiff as the new DPW Superintendent, pending a finalized contract. Read the full article → from Select Board appoints new DPW Superintendent
Earth Day Clean Up is April 22nd
Rotary is encouraging the community to save the date for picking up trash on the sides of Southborough streets.

Rotary is encouraging the community to make plans to help with the annual Clean Up timed to celebrate Earth Day. Read the full article → from Earth Day Clean Up is April 22nd
Algonquin Pre-K: morning and afternoon
Registration for ARHS Pre-K is open the fall.

This fall, for the first time since the pandemic, Algonquin will be holding both morning and afternoon sessions of its inexpensive pre-school program. Registration is now open. Read the full article → from Algonquin Pre-K: morning and afternoon
Cutler Jazz Festival — April 23rd
St. Mark's School invites the public to its annual festival

This month, St. Mark’s School is holding its annual jazz festival. Read the full article → from Cutler Jazz Festival — April 23rd
2023 Marathon: Alev Cansever for Stepping Strong

Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of residents donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2023 Marathon: Alev Cansever for Stepping Strong
The week in sports
An update on Southborough Natives making headlines, and the latest on the ARHS Titans

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 (Updated)
Select Board on DPW Superintendent and Public Dispatch RECC IMA; Joint Meeting on "MBTA Communities" zoning; School Committee 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)
2023 Marathon: Nia Benoit for Shamrock Foundation

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Town’s “unconstitutional” comment policy yet to be addressed
The Select Board has yet to change, or schedule a discussion of, its comment policy in light of court ruling.
The topic is not on the Select Board’s upcoming agenda to be addressed. And the comment guideline is still posted on the website under the board’s policies. Read the full article → from Town’s “unconstitutional” comment policy yet to be addressed
Select Board to interview potential DPW Superintendent Monday (Updated)
An in-person only session interview is scheduled, for an unnamed candidate.
The Select Board has scheduled a meeting to interview an unnamed candidate for head of the Public Works Department. The agenda is for an in-person only meeting on Monday afternoon. Read the full article → from Select Board to interview potential DPW Superintendent Monday (Updated)