As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday (Updated)
News
How Southborough Voted (Updated)
A look at our local results and how residents voted compared to the rest of the state.
Residents helped Westborough’s Kate Donahue (D) beat Southborough’s Jonathan Hostage (R) to be the State Representative for our new 19th Worcester District. Read the full article → from How Southborough Voted (Updated)
Regional Dispatch Public Forum
The Select Board is hosting a public forum to discuss the potential for a regional public safety dispatch service.
The public is invited to “learn about and discuss” the potential for replacing Southborough’s dispatch service with a shared regional service. Read the full article → from Regional Dispatch Public Forum
Rec Fields and Courts update
Kallander field's drainage system is working; Pickleball Courts are installed; Future projects could include dog parks and a new full sized turf field
Given voters’ past grave concerns over the viability of the Kallander Field project, I’m sharing an update on the project’s success. While I’m at it, I’m including other Town Recreation updates — including the Pickleball Courts. Read the full article → from Rec Fields and Courts update
Gobble Wobble reminders
Don't forget to sign up to shake your tail feathers in the Thanksgiving Day run, or volunteer to help out
Registration is open for the 16th annual Gobble Wobble. Sign up now to take part in the 5K run/2 mile walk. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble reminders
Vote Today
Here's a reminder of the state election day details for Southborough voters
Today is the day of the mid-term/state elections. So, here’s my reminder of what Southborough voters need to know. Read the full article → from Vote Today
Village Society 100th anniversary fundraiser
To celebrate its centennial, the Southborough Village Society is asking the public to support the Community House by buying engraved bricks.
The non-profit supporting the Southborough Community House asked me to follow up with more details on their brick fundraiser. Read the full article → from Village Society 100th anniversary fundraiser
The week in government
Planning Board, School Committee, St. Mark's St Park Working Group, 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
St. Mark’s Park Public Forum on Saturday (Updated)
The Working Group is planning to solicit public feedback at a forum this weekend.
After multiple postponements, the St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group Public Hearing has scheduled its public forum this Saturday. The group is seeking public input on design features for a park that the Town plans to build next to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Park Public Forum on Saturday (Updated)
Post-season Update (Updated)
The Titans have some big competitions scheduled this week.
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 (Updated)
SJC questions Town’s policy and actions (Updated)
Justices on the Mass Supreme Court questioned whether the Select Board's Public Comment Guidelines are too restrictive of free speech and/or whether a former selectman wrongly applied the policy.
This week, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts heard arguments in a case filed by three Southborough residents against the Southborough Select Board. I’m recapping the highlights. Read the full article → from SJC questions Town’s policy and actions (Updated)
Fuel Assistance and other Needs-Based Services
I was prompted by a reader to share information on the Fuel Assistance support offered by the Town. That reminded me that there are other Needs-Based Services that the Town offers that may be especially needed this fall and winter. Read the full article → from Fuel Assistance and other Needs-Based Services
Early Voting ends Friday
Tomorrow, November 4th is the last day for in-person Early Voting before the November 8th election
If you don’t want to wait until November 8th to cast your vote in the state election, you don’t have to.
Reminder – the last day to vote early in-person is tomorrow, Friday, November 4th.
Here are other reminders about Tuesday’s state election.
The Town Clerk’s office has issued announcements about In-Person Early Voting, which begins this weekend, and Vote by Mail. Read the full article → from Early Voting ends Friday
ARHS Postseason Update
Algonquin Soccer lost the CMADA Finals but is 4th seed in the state tourney. Girls Volleyball and Field Hockey head into the state playoffs this week.
An update on Algonquin teams competing in post-season tournaments. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update