Tomorrow afternoon, senior residents are invited to have coffee and chat with Select Board Chair Kathy Cook. Since Cook also serves on the Neary Building Committee (and its Finance Subcommittee), seniors may also be interested in speaking to her about that. Read the full article → from Coffee for seniors to ask questions of the Select Board Chair — Tuesday
News
2 East Main St developer announces change to multi-family only building project
Downtown landowner finds mixed-use zoning includes "obstacles" too restrictive to move forward with retail uses
One of the Planning Board agenda items tonight that should draw public interest is a big change to the proposed mixed-residential and commercial/retail project at 2 East Main Street. According to the property owner, definitions under the Downtown District zoning bylaws “severely restrict project size to the point of economic failure”. Read the full article → from 2 East Main St developer announces change to multi-family only building project
Letter: Southborough at the Cross Roads – Part 2
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from Al Hamilton, a member of the Select Board. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough at the Cross Roads – Part 2
Obituary: Ronald P. Deschamps, 70
Ronald P. Deschamps, 70, of Fitchburg (formerly of Southborough) passed away peacefully in Fitchburg HealthCare on February 6, 2025. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ronald P. Deschamps, 70
The week in government
Planning Board hearings, Southborough Schoool 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
Planning Board may vote on site plan for Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Flagg Road
On Monday, the Planning Board will continue its discussion on the Minor Site Plan for a new business on the vacant parcel at the corner of Route 9 and Flagg Road.
If the board votes to approve the plan as proposed, egress would exclusively on Flagg Road. The egress raised some concerns from board members. Meanwhile, the board’s landscaping requirements raised concerns with the owner of the abutting property leased by Nan’s Kitchen. Read the full article → from Planning Board may vote on site plan for Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Flagg Road
Southborough’s Jack-Jack competing in Westminster’s Agility Championships (Updated)
This weekend, an energetic, young Southborough resident will be competing in a prestigious “Agility Championship” in New York, that the public can live stream. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Jack-Jack competing in Westminster’s Agility Championships (Updated)
Rotary’s “Fast-Acting” Collection for Wildfire Victims
Rotary raised over $3,000 to help victims of the California wildfires. (And invites others to pitch in.)
The Southborough Rotary Club asked me to share news that they quickly and successfully solicited over $3,000 in donations to support California communities ravaged by the wildfires. And they’re still at it. Read the full article → from Rotary’s “Fast-Acting” Collection for Wildfire Victims
Library didn’t get grant for building project
Trustees discuss next steps and negative impact of Southborough's overall wealth on its ability to attract grants.
Recently, Town officials learned that the state grant to co-fund a Library building project didn’t come through. Here is my recap of what happened and the next steps. Read the full article → from Library didn’t get grant for building project
School Cancelled for Thursday (Updated)
School is cancelled tomorrow due to the timing of a messy winter forecast. Read the full article → from School Cancelled for Thursday (Updated)
Photo Gallery: KofC Free Throw
The Knights of Columbus announced the winners of Southborough's 2025 competition
Last week, the Southborough Knights of Columbus held its annual Free Throw competition. Organizers reached out to share news of winners who will be moving on to District and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: KofC Free Throw
Shiftstrong Hockey Tournament will now be a coed 3V3 competition
A change has been announced for the upcoming fundraiser for ALS research and care. The Ice Hockey tourney for high school students will now integrate Boys and Girls into one bracket for the “no contact” 3v3 competition. The event will still also feature fun for all ages through a free skate and a shootout. Read the full article → from Shiftstrong Hockey Tournament will now be a coed 3V3 competition
Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
Resident thanks rescuers and experts who saved her's and her friend's lives.
The rescue of two hikers on Mount Washington early on Monday morning made headlines. I’m sharing the news, an update from the Southborough resident who was rescued, and her thanks to rescuers. Read the full article → from Southborough hiker rescued from “harrowing experience” in Mt. Washington white out (Updated)
Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options
The Select Board is driving an effort to find a cost-effective way to provide wastewater treatment to increase commercial uses on Route 9. Read the full article → from Town looking at Rte 9 Wastewater Treatment options