I have updated information since the post I wrote on Saturday morning about the big Neary School Building project and the survey. Read the full article → from Update on Neary Building financials and tonight’s meeting
This morning, the developer for the proposed 5 story 40B at 120 Turnpike Road is flying a balloon test. Read the full article → from Balloon Test for 5 story building at 120 Turnpike Rd this morning (Updated)
This past Tuesday, a message was posted to NSBORO’s Parent Square. It notified that a survey was due in less than a week on an important topic that officials will vote on this Monday night — which big building project to pursue for Neary School.
The problem is that it seems that not all (if any) parents received an email or text to notify them about the Parent Square post.
And the survey purports to be asking for feedback from the entire community. Yet, no message has been issued by the Town on the topic. Read the full article → from Survey on potential $105M Neary School project due at Noon on Monday (Updated – with lower estimates)
Two Commonwealth departments based in Southborough are part of an effort to promote farms and small businesses selling ice cream made from Mass dairy. Read the full article → from Ice Cream Trail capitalizes on our sweet tooth (Updated)
At the upcoming, Special Town Meeting, the Select Board will take the unusual step of asking voters to cast a non-binding vote to advise them. The Article will ask voters to “recommend” the board pursue regionalizing public safety dispatch services. Read the full article → from 911 Regionalization Article headed to Special Town Meeting (Updated)
A week from tonight, the Southborough Library will host a public forum. Patrons/residents are encouraged to give feedback that will help them with their strategic planning. Read the full article → from Join the Library for a Strategic Planning Forum – August 14
Volunteers have been helping maintain SOLF trails for public access. You can still lend a hand this summer. Read the full article → from SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Baseball and softball players (including adults) are invited to help “strike out ALS” in the memory of a beloved youth coach. Read the full article → from Home Run Derby on Saturday
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 Town has several vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. I’m spotlighting a few of the volunteer opportunities the Town is most actively recruiting for, and sharing an updated list of all of the openings. Read the full article → from Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more
In less than two months, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting (STM). The big Article that is expected to draw interested voters is the bylaw for MBTA Zoning overlays. But there are other topics that may draw voters or spark debates. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting – September 30
The Worcester Red Sox is challenging Southborough residents to dominate the Boroughs at their friendly “Town Takeover” competition in two weeks. Read the full article → from WooSox Battle of the Boroughs – August 14th (Updated)
I’m sharing info on important deadlines, who is on the ballots in our town, plus potential issues that some Southborough voters who selected Vote by Mail may need to straighten out. (Especially college students and residents with multiple/seasonal homes.) Read the full article → from State Primary: Double check your Vote by Mail & Save the Date
Last week, the Southborough Historical Society posted news (and photos) on its progress renovating historic Fayville Hall to be a new History & Arts Center, plus how they are remembering a late town history buff — Donna McDaniels.
I followed up for a few more details, and am sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society Update