Last week, MetroWest Daily News posted a story about female firefighters in our region. According to the article, “Southborough is something of an anomaly”. Read the full article → from MWDN’s “Firefighting as a woman in Metrowest” highlights SFD
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Quick Reminder to Vote Today
Today, (Tuesday, May 14th) is the day of our Town Election.
For those that don’t usually bother with the local election, consider this — there are races on the ballot for officials that vote on decisions that impact your property taxes, how Town departments and our high school are run, what can be built in our town, and much more. Read the full article → from Quick Reminder to Vote Today
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
School Committee vote on Neary Building Committee's Educational Plan; Regional School Committee; 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
Obituary: Howard Henry Hanson, Jr., 77
Howard Henry Hanson, Jr., 77, of Northborough and formerly of Southborough and West Springfield, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home in Northborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Howard Henry Hanson, Jr., 77
NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
For those of you don’t receive the Northborough-Southborough Public School messages, I’m sharing the messages from the Superintendent and Principal about the shooting at a party in Northborough that resulted in the death of a Bellingham teenager. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
Town Election is Tomorrow: Here’s what you should know
The May 14th ballot includes the race for the Select Board and Northborough seats on the Regional School Committee, plus there is a write-in campaign for the Planning Board
Southborough’s annual election is in less than a day. I’m updating readers on the details for the races (and non-races). Read the full article → from Town Election is Tomorrow: Here’s what you should know
Candidate’s Letter: Marnie Hoolahan for Planning Board
[Editor’s note: This Tuesday, Southborough has one pre-printed name on the ballot for Planning Board – the incumbent. However, another candidate decided just recently to run as a write-in the seat. To help you make that decision, I am allowing each candidate to submit one letter. (This one is from the incumbent on the ballot.)] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Marnie Hoolahan for Planning Board
Candidate’s Letter: Alan S. Belniak for Planning Board (Updated)
[Editor’s note: This Tuesday, Southborough has one pre-printed name on the ballot for Planning Board – the incumbent. However, another candidate decided just recently to run as a write-in the seat. To help you make that decision, I am allowing each candidate to submit one letter. (This one is from the write-in candidate.) Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Alan S. Belniak for Planning Board (Updated)
NECC’s 5K for Autism – Saturday
Support the annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is this weekend. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – Saturday
SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
Southborough police are part of collaborative to make interactions with drivers with autism safer
The SPD is announcing that they have adopted the state’s “Blue Envelope” program, specifically to help drivers with autism have safer interactions during any traffic stops. Read the full article → from SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
Write-in race added to Town Election
A resident is announcing his hope to be elected to the Planning Board via Write-in Campaign
Alan Belniak tells me that he made a last minute decision to run for the Planning Board. He is looking for write-in support for the seat that incumbent Marnie Hoolahan is seeking re-election to. Read the full article → from Write-in race added to Town Election
120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
The project has been further complicated by a legal opinion that the Town has ownership rights for the 6.2 acre site conditioned as a gift by the prior owner.
Based on passionate public response, the developer asked to withdraw a special permit modification application, instead promising to reconsider the housing project details at 120 Turnpike Road. At the same time the 40B project is still proceeding with the ZBA. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
Planning taking new stab at MBTA zoning while asking for some relief
Residents are invited to a new mapping session on June 3rd to identify potential zoning overlays within a ½ mile of the Train Station.
At the same time as it seeks relief from the state, the Planning Board is heading back to the drawing board for mapping an MBTA zoning overlay area within a ½ mile of the train station. They will be promoting a new mapping session and looking for impacted residents’ input. Read the full article → from Planning taking new stab at MBTA zoning while asking for some relief