The Southborough Police Department posted to Facebook this afternoon news that “The state is currently experiencing a major 9-1-1 outage.” Read the full article → from 911 is down! For emergencies call police directly (Updated)
News
Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
Join the Historical Commission for a "casual reception" at the Community House
Have you noticed the new signs for the “Southborough Center Historic District”? The Historical Commission is excited to announce the news and invite the public to a reception to celebrate and discuss potential future historic districts in town. Read the full article → from Celebrate Southborough’s Historic District – June 27th
The week in government
Regional School Committee, Planning Board, Select Board, Conservation Commission, 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
School Committee and parents address issues raised with Neary investigation (updated)
The video has been posted from last night’s School Committee meeting. I’m sharing bookmarks to the sections parents and readers may be most interested in watching. Read the full article → from School Committee and parents address issues raised with Neary investigation (updated)
Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday
Watch artists install their works for the summerlong exhibit along Beals Preserve trails
This weekend, artists will be installing sixteen works for Southborough’s Art on the Trails. The public is invited to watch and enjoy the special event. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails Installation – Saturday
Letter: Concerned Community Member
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Concerned Community Member
BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
This spring, two BSA troops held ceremonies to honor the latest round of Southborough Eagle Scouts. And another Southborough troop completed a community service project and shared news on a big Eagle Scout project. I’m rounding all of that up to share with readers. Read the full article → from BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
Letter: Parent of Neary student shares her family’s story and calls for release of report
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Parent of Neary student shares her family’s story and calls for release of report
Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings
A petition is circulating online to “Demand Transparency, Accountability & Equity in NSBORO Schools”. It includes calling for the dismissal of the Neary School’s Principal and suspension of the NSBORO Superintendent “while an independent investigation is undertaken.” Read the full article → from Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings
Survey: When would you attend a Fall Town Meeting? (Or would you?)
Survey deadline this Thursday
The Town of Southborough is asking residents to weigh in on how the Town should schedule its Special Town Meeting this fall. Read the full article → from Survey: When would you attend a Fall Town Meeting? (Or would you?)
Select Board held up member reappointments to four committees — discussion on June 18 (Updated)
Hamilton opines members should resign if they "can't support" Select Board's positions. CPC, SHOPC, OSPC, and Stewardship are asked to come in to discuss goal alignments and other issues.
There are multiple issues that the Select Board wanted to discuss with each of the committees before making reappointments. But Hamilton made clear that his overriding concern was ensuring committees agree to follow the Select Board’s direction and positions. Read the full article → from Select Board held up member reappointments to four committees — discussion on June 18 (Updated)
ARHS Sports Postseason Wrap-up
Three Algonquin teams falling out of the state playoffs since my last sports post, putting an official end to ARHS Titans’ spring sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Wrap-up
Obituary: Irma (Bastarache) Robichaud, 103
Irma (Bastarache) Robichaud, 103, formerly of Southborough passed away Friday, May 31st. Read the full article → from Obituary: Irma (Bastarache) Robichaud, 103
The week in government
Southborough School Committee, ZBA on 120 Turnpike Road, Combined School Committees, 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