This week, the Town published its 23rd issue of the Town Administrator’s newsletter. Read the full article → from The latest from “The Word on Common Street” (Updated)
The latest from “The Word on Common Street” (Updated)
News
3V3 Hockey Tournament for Shiftstrong (Updated)
The 3V3 fundraising tournament for ALS research and care is only open to high school students. But the event will also feature fun for all ages through a free skate and a shootout competition. Read the full article → from 3V3 Hockey Tournament for Shiftstrong (Updated)
Look for your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The annual Street Listing form hit mailboxes this month. (It’s also known as the Town Census.) This is a reminder to fill it out and send it in. Read the full article → from Look for your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The week in sports
Power rankings are out for Hockey and Basketball
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Police asking residents to check Saturday night security footage for potential evidence
The Southborough Police issued a request for help investigating incidents in the area of Sadie Hutt Lane, Glenwood Road, and Presidential Drive on Saturday night. Read the full article → from Police asking residents to check Saturday night security footage for potential evidence
The week in government (Updated)
Combined School Committees on bids for new bus contract, and more. (Regional School Committee meeting has been cancelled.)
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)
K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Rec is looking for feedback from parents of Southborough elementary schoolers.
Rec is “Calling all Mary Finn, Woodward, and Neary families” to give their honest feedback in a brief survey. Read the full article → from K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
Reminder — As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. (Or free for veterans, seniors and public safety personnel.) Read the full article → from Christmas Tree pickups are this Saturday (Updated)
Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
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 “Office Hours” this Friday
Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
Southborough Youth & Family Services has asked me to remind the community about an important survey promoted in the fall.
If you are a Southborough (or Northborough) parent/caregiver who hasn’t yet completed the anonymous Encompass Survey, please take a few minutes to provide your input related to alcohol and drugs. Read the full article → from Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Take part in a celebration themed “Purpose, Partnership, and Power: The Path to Civic Well-being”
Southborough doesn’t host any special events related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday that honors him. So, I’m sharing news from organizers of a regional event that are working to engage Southborough residents in the nearby Community Celebration. Read the full article → from Celebrate & Learn on MLK Jr. Day
Letter: Concern about Neary project’s proximity to old Town dump
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 Carl Guyer. Read the full article → from Letter: Concern about Neary project’s proximity to old Town dump
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; Select Board & Advisory on FY26 Capital expenses; MCAS Presentation to 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