Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD, of Southborough, MA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD.
Obituary: Bryan Thomas Vogel, PsyD.
News
SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
The SPD shared news about a traffic stop that led to an arrest with charges pressed including for alleged “firearms offenses”. Read the full article → from SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from the Southborough Select Board.] Read the full article → from Letter: Select Board asks residents to support zoning Warrant Article at Special Town Meeting
Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
Answering questions about wildflowers and grass killed along the roadside, the committee outlined its reasoning and method for killing non-native plants and grasses, and its long term vision for flowers to bloom in 2026–2027
Earlier this month, I shared questions that a resident asked the Stewardship Committee to answer about a roadside area of Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Now, I’m following up with the committee’s promised response. Read the full article → from Stewardship Committee explains its approach to “Roadside Meadow” at Breakneck Hill
AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel
Special Town Meeting Article will focus only addressing site contamination — including a temporary safety measure
On Tuesday night, the Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust announced their formal withdrawal of their offer on the old Atwood Water Tower Parcel.
The Select Board will be bringing forward an amended funding request to the Fall Town Meeting for the next stages of addressing contamination on the Town-owned property. But voters won’t be asked to consider a deal to allow the Trust to purchase the site. (At least not this fall.) Read the full article → from AHT withdrew offer on Atwood parcel
Fall Town Meeting Update: IP Zoning changes focus on bringing Costco to town (Updated-again)
The Article proposed by Atlantic Management would allow the popular chain to apply for a special permit to open a store on an old EMC parcel. Planning is working to limit other IP parcels eligible for the new use. And the Select Board is touting the economic boon.
A representative for the owner of the old EMC parcel seeking a new zoning use revealed the big fish they’re trying to land. According to Atlantic Management’s attorney, they are in negotiations with Costco.
The retailer was revealed during Monday night’s Planning Board hearing during an explanation for the developer’s urgency in trying to add “Highway Major Retail” as a use in the Industrial Park (IP) zone. At their meeting last night, the Select Board emphasized the revenue that a “magnet” store like Costco could bring into Southborough. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Update: IP Zoning changes focus on bringing Costco to town (Updated-again)
SFA shirt & hoodie fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re getting an early jump on October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.) Read the full article → from SFA shirt & hoodie fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Obituary: Charley W. Johnson, 89
Charles (Charley) W. Johnson passed away on September 11, 2025 in Marco Island, Florida at the age of 89 years old after a courageous battle against Cancer Read the full article → from Obituary: Charley W. Johnson, 89
Teens create 9/11 Memorial Rocks tribute at the Library
On September 6th, a Southborough teen, Mila Nguyen, hosted an event at the library where teens designed rocks honoring the lives of people who died or risked their lives on September 11th, 2001. Read the full article → from Teens create 9/11 Memorial Rocks tribute at the Library
NSBORO Schools bans e-bikes & e-scooters from campuses (for school activities)
he schools’ administration made an announcement that impacts how some kids get to and from NSBORO Schools including Southborough K-8 and Algonquin. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools bans e-bikes & e-scooters from campuses (for school activities)
Job listings
Part-time Admin for Town Clerk's office, Greater Boroughs Public Health Nurse, and more school jobs
The Town Clerk notified me about a position in his office with part-time hours (mostly on weekday mornings) that may appeal to some Southborough residents. While sharing that news, I’m also adding other jobs advertised for our community or schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
New property assessments: Ask questions through Friday
The Board of Assessors has posted their preliminary property revaluations. Read the full article → from New property assessments: Ask questions through Friday
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 on "Highway Major Retail" Zoning; Select Board on school survey results & extending PreK-8 Building Committee charge; Combined & Regional School Committees; ZBA on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B
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