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SPD: 2 yr old child struck by car in crosswalk on Saturday; Driver will be “cited”

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about a toddler hit by a car while using the crosswalk with his father on Saturday morning. According to the release, the child’s injuries were “non-life threatening”. The crosswalk appears to the the one between St. Mark’s Church and Fay School.

Southborough Police have filed a request to suspend the license of the 85 year old driver.  Read the full article → from SPD: 2 yr old child struck by car in crosswalk on Saturday; Driver will be “cited”

Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update

An update on the zoning Article that would allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit in Southborough, and smaller retailers to apply for permits on abutting properties.

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Select Board has been working to drum up excitement and turnout for the Special Town Meeting this Monday night. Their primary focus is getting voters to approve a zoning change they promote as allowing an economic boon for the Town. To allow Costco to apply for a Special Permit to build a store at the old EMC/Dell campus, 2/3 of participating voters will need to approve Article 1. Read the full article → from Fall Town Meeting Article 1 Update

National Grid Forum on Transmission Line Refurbishment — Thursday, November 6 (Updated)

A transmission line that runs through Southborough is scheduled for an upgrading with some poles 20ft higher than the current ones. The electric company is holding a forum for the public to ask questions.

by Beth Melo on

National Grid has issued a “courtesy” notice about a Transmission Line Refurbishment Project that will take place in Southborough. They are inviting the public to attend a forum in two weeks. Read the full article → from National Grid Forum on Transmission Line Refurbishment — Thursday, November 6 (Updated)

Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough

Look for petitioners seeking signatures at the Transfer Station on Saturday morning, and outside Town Meeting before it opens on Monday night.

by Beth Melo on

Two years ago, I wrote about a family from Odessa Ukraine taking refuge in Southborough. Now, community members who helped support getting the family settled here are asking the public to sign a petition to help their efforts to get the family’s visas renewed. Read the full article → from Petitioners seeking help protecting immigration status of a Ukrainian family in Southborough

Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters

The committee asked me to share with readers its report for the Special Town Meeting on Monday

by Beth Melo on

This Monday night, Southborough voters are invited to participate in a Special Town Meeting to vote on 10 Articles. For each Town Meeting, the Advisory Committee is charged with writing a report for voters to aid them in their decision making. The committee asked me to share that with readers in advance. Read the full article → from Letter from Advisory to Town Meeting Voters

Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)

Here's a look at what voters are being asked to approve at the meeting, including updated motions, news, and context.

by Beth Melo on

Special Town Meeting is coming up in four days. Here’s my overview of what’s up for a vote. (And details on attending.) Read the full article → from Updated Primer on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting (Updated)

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