Over the weekend, the Public Health Dept announced more appointments were added for residents 12 and older to get vaccinated at the Regional Clinic. Read the full article → from Covid and Flu Clinics
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The week in sports
Titans scored far more wins than losses in their opening week

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
Ken's Sound Barrier Study Report at Planning and BOH; School Committee; ZBA on role in 40B process; 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
Golf Committee seeking to reduce “errant balls” hitting homes
Latisquama Road residents have complained of balls hitting their homes, cars, and even a resident

Over the past couple of years, Town officials have been pleased to report that the Southborough Golf Club attracted increased use by the public. It appears that popularity has had a side effect, unpopular with abutting homes – an increase in the number of “errant balls”. Read the full article → from Golf Committee seeking to reduce “errant balls” hitting homes
Obituary: Russell A. Horne, 77

Russell A. Horne, 77, of Marlborough formerly of Framingham died Thursday September 1, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Russell A. Horne, 77
The week in sports
Gonk Golf is already scoring wins and other Titans teams are kicking off their seasons this week

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
Primary results
Here's how Southborough's votes compared to the rest of the state, and who will be on the November ballots

Most readers probably already know who the big statewide winners were. I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results. Read the full article → from Primary results
Youth Basketball (Updated)
Register now for Travel (and Town); Tryouts start 9/18

Southborough Youth Basketball asked me to help spread the word that tryout for Travel teams starts in less than two weeks.
Here are details on the Travel and Town basketball programs. Read the full article → from Youth Basketball (Updated)
Senior Center addition out to bid
The Town is seeking bids on work to add a small Community Room to the front of Cordaville Hall

The proposed renovation of the Southborough Senior Center is out to bid. A pre-bid conference at the project site is scheduled for Thursday morning. Read the full article → from Senior Center addition out to bid
Vote in the State Primary
Here's a reminder of the details for Southborough voters - including members of "third parties"

Early voting in the state Primary opens tomorrow. Something I just learned and confirmed that I want to share – all registered voters can participate in the Republican or Democratic primaries. 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 Vote in the State Primary
The week in government
Select Board on Special Town Meeting, Golf Course changes, ARPA spending, Fayville Hall, Park Central 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
Obituary: Janice (Newton) Rock, 84
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
Important new vacancies on school and Town committees Updated
Each of our public school committees has an open seat, Conservation needs two replacements, the Community Center Exploratory Committee is still unseated, and more

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
Letter: 2022 Southborough Real Estate Tax Policy Review
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