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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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