Last week, I updated that the Budget Summit planned for this past Saturday was being postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th. I’m sharing those details along with an update on the situation that prompted the change. Read the full article → from Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
News
Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
Every winter, Southborough Cub Scouts hold a “Pinewood Derby” competition. This year, I received word of a town first in this year’s competition. The scout who won the top honor wasn’t a Cub Scout. It was a Southborough Girl Scout. Read the full article → from Brownie wins at Southborough’s Pinewood Derby
More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Southborough Rec is offering more opportunities for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR or use of an AED. One of the classes is in less than two weeks. Read the full article → from More chances to get Heartsaver CPR & AED certified
Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Supporting Southborough business owners helps our community
Every year, I encourage readers to support Small Business Saturday by shopping local. (Although, there’s no real reason you have to wait until the weekend!) Read the full article → from Shop Local for your Valentine’s Day gifts and more
Harvard ups the ante in PILOT payments and perks to Town
Select Board Chair Kathy Cook announced that Harvard University stepped up its PILOT contributions in a big way. An over 90% increase in annual payments is accompanied by a significant in-kind benefit. Read the full article → from Harvard ups the ante in PILOT payments and perks to Town
NSBORO commits to “safe environment” for children regardless of “immigration status”
Since the new president was inaugurated last Monday, there have been a number of national news stories about parents and teachers’ worries about potential ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) raids at schools. Today, the Superintendent of NSBORO schools issued a message about the situation to parents and caregivers.
The text and email seeks to reassure parents by clarifying students’ rights and the schools’ responsibilities. Read the full article → from NSBORO commits to “safe environment” for children regardless of “immigration status”
Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
SYFS seeking volunteers for “Community Needs” focus groups
Southborough Youth & Family Services is trying to better assess the needs of our community that the Town should be supporting. To do that, they are asking volunteers to “make a difference” by giving an hour of their time. Read the full article → from SYFS seeking volunteers for “Community Needs” focus groups
Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
Obituary: Maureen A. (Rossi) Galvin, 77
Maureen A. (Rossi) Galvin Born August 23, 1947, Passed January 09, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen A. (Rossi) Galvin, 77
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
Planning Board zoning hearings; Recreation Commission; RECC meetings 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
New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
The Select Board hopes that the revamped oversight board will succeed in making real progress on creating affordable housing opportunities in Southborough.
A recomposed committee to oversee Southborough’s Affordable Housing Trust was officially appointed this month. The “Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)” will meet for the second time tonight (in person only). Read the full article → from New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
Obituary: Kathleen “Kathy” Alice (Quinn) Richer, 83
Kathleen “Kathy” Alice (Quinn) Richer, 83, of Jacksonville Florida, widow of William “Bill” Richer, died January 17, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kathleen “Kathy” Alice (Quinn) Richer, 83