The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu clinic tomorrow at the Southborough Senior Center. Today, the Dept shared that walk-in appointments will be available in the afternoon — on a first come, first served basis. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic tomorrow
News
TM debate over flags in the Old Burial Ground
Constitutional free speech issue? Cancel culture gone too far? Inappropriate forum for debate?

At the end of the long night, the majority of Special Town Meeting voters opposed a non-binding Citizen Petition Article. Read the full article → from TM debate over flags in the Old Burial Ground
The week in sports
ARHS Boys Golf placed 3rd at their League Championship. XC performed well at the MSTCA invitational. And Girls

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
Obituary: Robert Henderson, 77

HENDERSON, Robert Age 77, of Southboro, MA, (formerly Watertown, MA), passed on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Henderson, 77
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board on Tax Classification and Pocket Park; Regional 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
Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw
Residents voiced concerns that Planning's proposed bylaw could interfere with homeowners' rights.

On Thursday night, residents questioned the process laid out by a proposed Tree Protection bylaw. Voters expressed concern that red tape would cause issue for homeowners. After 1½ hours of discussions, the Article was shot down by a clear majority. Read the full article → from Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw
Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday
The Select Board's agenda for next week includes two items that will be of great interest to some readers.
On Tuesday, the Select Board will host the annual Tax Classification Hearing and discuss next steps for resuming construction on the St. Mark’s Street and Park project.
(Given the interest some readers have on those topics, I wanted to give advance notice.) Read the full article → from Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday
Special Town Meeting Recap
A quick summary of the votes at Thursday night's meeting.

Tonight’s Special Town Meeting was a late one. For now, I’m giving a quick recap of the results. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Recap
Special Town Meeting Tonight
An updated look at what voters will be asked to decide at tonight's Town Meeting

There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
NSBORO Stories on Stage next Thursday
Members of the school community will share their stories with the public next week

A week from tonight, the community is invited to a “StoryBridge” event. After months of coaching, ten members of the NSBORO community will tell their personal stories. Read the full article → from NSBORO Stories on Stage next Thursday
Avoid a spike in winter electric bills
With NGrid winter supplier rates spiking, the Town is reminding residents of the Community Aggregate alternative options

The Town is warning residents about an upcoming National Grid rate spike and reminding of the the discount option available through our aggregate utility program. Read the full article → from Avoid a spike in winter electric bills
Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy
At Special Town Meeting, voters will weigh in on the (non-binding) request to remove all flags from the Old Burial Ground except for the official U.S. flag (and grave markers)

One of the Articles that Special Town Meeting voters will decide this Thursday night is whether to urge the Select Board to limit the flags in the Old Burial Ground to the American flag. Read the full article → from Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy
Obituary: Dorothy Delarda, 95

Dorothy Delarda passed quietly on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy Delarda, 95
Singers invited to join annual Messiah chorus
Rehearsals begin in two weeks for the annual holiday concert at Pilgrim Church

The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start in two weeks. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join annual Messiah chorus