On Monday night, the Planning Board will open its hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw for “MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District” (MCMOD). The hope is to gain public support, or make any revisions necessary to do that, prior to Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings on zoning changes – Monday (Updated)
News
Obituary: George R. Schneider, 89
George R. Schneider passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on January 29, 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL where he was under the care of the Trustbridge Hospice Center.. Read the full article → from Obituary: George R. Schneider, 89
Job listings
Camp Counselor and NSBORO School jobs (including spring coaching & summer positions)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Spring RAP: After school programs for K-8
Looking to sign kids up for after school fun? Registration is open for creative, educational, and athletic activities starting the week after next.
Yesterday, when I was looking at the summer camp offerings by Southborough Recreation, I realized that the next session of Southborough RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) for K-5th grade is about to start. Some of the classes are already filled, but more than a dozen options are still available. Read the full article → from Spring RAP: After school programs for K-8
Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s virtual caucus a week from today to help elect delegates to the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening March 2nd (Updated – Again)
Don't get shut out of signing kids up for the Town's Summer Camp this year. Here are the details, including alternative options to consider.
Town’s Summer Camp quickly filled up the last two years. For the second year, they are giving Town residents a two day window to sign up kids before allowing the public at large. Read the full article → from Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening March 2nd (Updated – Again)
’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
Register now for seed pickup and/or Workshop on Sunday.
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
The week in sports
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
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
The latest from “Word on the Common Street”
Today, the Town published issue 9 of the newsletter Word on Common Street”. Read the full article → from The latest from “Word on the Common Street”
Potential Select Board Race
Papers have been pulled by the incumbent Chair and a potential challenger
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you can start the process tomorrow. Read the full article → from Potential Select Board Race
Algonquin Soccer’s Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic (Updated)
ARHS Boys team players and coaches will run the evening clinic for grades 1-8
Algonquin Soccer players are again offering a youth clinic for grades 1-8 (grouped by ages). It will take place three evenings in March. Read the full article → from Algonquin Soccer’s Co-Ed Youth Soccer Clinic (Updated)
Accident on Main Street causing traffic issues (Updated)
Take Note: Route 30 currently has an impassable section
Steer clear of the section of Route 30 on Main Street between Sears Road and Wyndemere Drive this afternoon. Read the full article → from Accident on Main Street causing traffic issues (Updated)
Town Election season opens Wednesday
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you can start the process tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town Election season opens Wednesday