Johansen, Karen of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Karen Johansen
News
Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Public comment to MassHousing must be in by August 22nd (Sooner if you want to comment through a Town board
Since the project is starting from scratch, it is a new opportunity for the Town and public to comment to the agency on the proposal. Read the full article → from Town preparing to comment on new Park Central 40B (Updated)
Youth collecting funds for cancer
A group of Southborough children has been using this summer to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Read the full article → from Youth collecting funds for cancer
Sign up for Algonquin Pre-K
Registration is open this fall, but it will follow a different schedule
The Director of the Pre-K learning lab program at Algonquin asked me to alert readers to schedule changes this year, and that registration is open. Read the full article → from Sign up for Algonquin Pre-K
Volunteer for Youth Commission
The Commission supporting Southborough Youth & Family Services is seeking to fill a vacancy
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to put out a call for a volunteer to serve on their oversight board, the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Volunteer for Youth Commission
The week in government
Planning and Conservation discuss new Park Central 40B 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
Weigh in on roads and sidewalks to be fixed
Capital Planning invites residents to provide input before decisions are made on what roads to prioritize for an upcoming contract
The public is invited to weigh in on Southborough roads and sidewalks being considered for an upcoming road maintenance contract. Read the full article → from Weigh in on roads and sidewalks to be fixed
Trees Update
Urban Forest Management presentation; Joint hearing on 105 tree removals; Planning seeking vegetation and hazardous tree management plans from NGrid
With a tree removal hearing notice posted this week, it’s a good time to share an update on Town boards’ work to manage trees in town. Read the full article → from Trees Update
Teen artist drops new single
Padma's new original single and video represent a different sound than she promoted in 2021
A Southborough singer-songwriter dropped a new single today, The teen asked me to share her update with her hometown. Read the full article → from Teen artist drops new single
Park Central filed for new 40B project
Proposal for 200 unit residential project with access to Flagg Road and Blackthorn Drive
This Monday, the Planning Board is scheduled to discuss the new 40B proposal at Park Central. That discussion is based on the developer’s application filed with MassHousing on July 15th. Read the full article → from Park Central filed for new 40B project
SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
Southborough Historical Museum would be relocated from Flagg School to a restored village hall
Southborough Historical Society’s decision to buy Fayville Hall highlights the uncertain future of its current home and resulted in the sale of a valuable document in its collection. Plus it puts a spotlight on some the Town’s agreements with the owner and with SHS. Read the full article → from SHS to buy Fayville Hall with funds from Declaration of Independence sale
CPA applications due August 26
The window to apply for Community Preservation Act funding in 2023 closes next month
If there’s a project you’re hoping voters will approve using CPA funds to support next year, the deadline to get the ball rolling is a month from today. Read the full article → from CPA applications due August 26
The week in government
SPAC, Youth Commission, Board of Commissioners of Trust Fund, and Taxation Aid Committee
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
Obituary: Leo F. Bartolini, Jr, 72
Leo F. Bartolini, Jr, 72, of Southborough, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home in Southborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leo F. Bartolini, Jr, 72