It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor P. Paradise on February 21, 2025, at the age of 91, just two weeks after the passing of her beloved husband of 68 years, Warren J. Paradise. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eleanor P (Werling) Paradise, 91
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on an incident yesterday evening. It involved a manhunt that was ultimately abandoned when officers had to respond to another emergency call. Read the full article → from SPD announces abandoned search. Chief answers questions about staffing issues
The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) is inviting the public to its General Meeting a week from Thursday. This time, the featured discussion will be with the Southborough and Northborough Police Chiefs. Read the full article → from NSPAC Meeting with Police Chiefs — April 10
At Monday’s Annual Town Meeting, voters will be asked to amend the zoning bylaws for parking in commercial districts. The proposal is to make it easier for businesses to share designated parking spaces. The change isn’t just pro-business. It’s also promoted as “environmentally friendly”. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Article 30 to enable more shared parking
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Between changing messages from the Town over meeting locations, and an error in a post I ran this morning, the public may be confused about when and where some of this week’s meetings on the big building project are taking place. Read the full article → from Clarifying Neary School Building Project Meeting Schedule
This week, Algonquin spring sports are truly kicking off with a slew of season openers. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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 (Updated)
The Planning Board pitches that the changes will remove the conflicting language and “protect the town’s interests by providing clarity in the zoning code”.
Opponents argue that the board’s proposal under Annual Town Meeting Articles 28 & 29 goes too far in adding local oversight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Articles 28 & 29 on ADU zoning (Updated)
The Scholarship Advisory Committee posted its annual application for three scholarship opportunities. The Town asked me to share the news.
(And given the issues around Financial Aid this year, this may be in more need than ever.) Read the full article → from Apply by May 8th for Town Scholarships
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Algonquin Regional High School’s Student Council is putting on a 2nd annual fundraiser this spring to raise funds for Dana Farber’s Jimmy Fund. Read the full article → from GonkPlex youth SoccerFest for Jimmy Fund
Last month, a Southborough commercial property owner was notified that the federal government was terminating its lease for an IRS office. This month, the decision was rescinded. Read the full article → from IRS Office Lease Cancelled and Uncancelled in Southborough
Sharing highlights from the latest issue of NSBORO’s “the beat” and an update on a more recent, impressive performance by an Algonquin musical group. Read the full article → from Musical highlights from NSBORO Schools