For a limited time this fall, The Friends of the Southborough Library are selling new shirts to show off your love for the library while raising funds for future programs, museum passes, and more. Read the full article → from Friends of the Library shirt fundraisers through Nov 12
News
Election Day in Southborough
In addition to the Presidential race, there are state and regional races, plus five questions. Here’s my reminder of what’s on Southborough’s ballots and how you can cast them. Read the full article → from Election Day in Southborough
Post Season Update
ARHS is all in on state playoffs — Field Hockey and Girls Volleyball advance to Round of 16, Soccer and Football enter their brackets
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Post Season Update
The week in government
Planning Board discussion on proposed ADU Zoning Bylaw, 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
Learn about the Neary Building Project:
Presentations, tours, and updated website
Four upcoming public events will seek to educate residents and answer questions on the proposal for the most expensive building project the Town has ever funded. Plus, the Neary Building Committee has issued updated FAQs and updated the details on its dedicated website. Read the full article → from Learn about the Neary Building Project:
Obituary: Gail A. (McClain) Jenks, 82
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gail A. Jenks of Southborough, MA on October 30, 2024 at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Gail A. (McClain) Jenks, 82
Donate your extra candy!
Neary is again collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive today through next Friday. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy!
DPW Updates
Upcoming Rte 9 Framingham detours and Grant for engineering phase of Willow St culvert project
Southborough Public Works asked me to share some news with readers this week. Read the full article → from DPW Updates
Friday is last day of Early Voting
A quick reminder — if you are looking to take advantage of the opportunity to vote in person early, today and tomorrow are the last days. Read the full article → from Friday is last day of Early Voting
Post Season Update: CMass Champions and MIAA tourney kickoff
Algonquin Boys Soccer are the Central Mass Champions! And ARHS will hold court as two teams enter the MIAA Championships this week. So, it’s time for a post-season update. Read the full article → from Post Season Update: CMass Champions and MIAA tourney kickoff
Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Town efforts to take on ADU Bylaw Compliance and Business Friendlier Zoning Amendments
Exactly three weeks after getting the big MBTA Communities overlay zoning bylaw passed, the Planning Board discussed their plans for taking on two new sets of zoning changes. Read the full article → from Planning Board working on more Zoning updates
Join Scenes of Southborough
A private Facebook Group's organizer is encouraging more members to join to share and enjoy photos
A private group on social media is encouraging more people to share their scenic pics from around town. Read the full article → from Join Scenes of Southborough
Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
In a bit of Deja Vu, Town officials' initial tax forecasts didn't foresee the shift in Residential vs Commercial real estate value assessments.
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from Home property tax bills going up higher than predicted — Again (Updated)
Scouting for Food — November 9
The town wide collection for the Food Pantry is coming up in less than two weeks.
Town scouts will be out in droves this weekend, hanging bags with Scouting for Food flyers on doorknobs. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food — November 9