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
Janice (Newton) Rock, 84, originally from Southborough, MA passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022 at Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, Oregon surrounded by family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Janice (Newton) Rock, 84
There’s more news about openings on important committees in town.
The latest announcements mean that Southborough is under represented on both of our high school committees and that the Conservation Commission is in need of help.
Plus, there are other important seats that need filling. Read the full article → from Important new vacancies on school and Town committees Updated
The following letter to the editor is from resident Carl Guyer to present data and explain why he advocates for property tax-rates to be split (with a lower rate for residential properties than commercial/industrial properties). Read the full article → from Letter: 2022 Southborough Real Estate Tax Policy Review
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced that their new grant window is open. They are also continuing to seek new members. Read the full article → from SCAC grant window through 10/17
Last night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to promote Southborough’s Acting Police Chief to the official role of Chief. Read the full article → from Newell named Chief
Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101, of Marlborough, formerly of Southborough, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at New Horizons at Marlborough in Marlborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur M. Butler, Jr., 101
The Select Board will quickly seek more “due diligence” before deciding on whether to release the Town’s Right of First Refusal (ROFR) to purchase Fayville Hall at 40-42 Central Street.
Town Boards and Committees have been asked to notify the Board by this Friday of any interest they have in the property.
When the Select Board follows up next week, they are likely to vote to release their rights, but may seek to condition that on extending the Town’s ROFR if the property is sold again. Read the full article → from Town may seek conditions to releasing Fayville Hall rights (Updated)
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
I am now ready to launch the new service. As I prepare to reach out to old subscribers, I rounded up the headlines they’ve missed. Read the full article → from Signing up for emails (Plus, the news you missed)
National Weather Service has posted: …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL WORCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTIES… At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Boylston, or near Shrewsbury, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect Read the full article → from Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Early voting in the state Primary opens tomorrow. So, it’s time for a reminder on what’s on the ballot and where/how you can cast it. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary
I’m rounding up a few news items related to Southborough road maintenance/spending. Read the full article → from Road maintenance news
Next week, the Select Board is expected to appoint one of two finalists for Southborough Police Chief. They will be choosing between Acting Chief Ryan Newell and Sergeant Sean McCarthy. Read the full article → from Police Chief soon to be named