For the second year, Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free pre-Thanksgiving fun run — the Kids Turkey Trot.
Once again, kids of all ages are welcomed to join them for a series of fun runs. Age categories span from a stroller race to ages 8+. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Nov 13
If you don’t want to wait until November 8th to cast your vote in the state election, you don’t have to.
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 for state election (Updated)
The Mass Supreme Court will consider arguments about the constitutionality of the Southborough Select Board’s Comment Policy. Four friends of the court briefs have been filed weighing in on questions related to a resident’s 2020 lawsuit against the Board. Read the full article → from Amicus Briefs filed with Mass Supreme Court on Select Board comment policy
The Southborough Health Department is holding its annual flu clinic tomorrow at the Southborough Senior Center. Today, the Dept shared that walk-in appointments will be available in the afternoon — on a first come, first served basis. Read the full article → from Flu Clinic tomorrow
At the end of the long night, the majority of Special Town Meeting voters opposed a non-binding Citizen Petition Article. Read the full article → from TM debate over flags in the Old Burial Ground
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
HENDERSON, Robert Age 77, of Southboro, MA, (formerly Watertown, MA), passed on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Henderson, 77
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
On Thursday night, residents questioned the process laid out by a proposed Tree Protection bylaw. Voters expressed concern that red tape would cause issue for homeowners. After 1½ hours of discussions, the Article was shot down by a clear majority. Read the full article → from Voters opposed Tree Protection bylaw
On Tuesday, the Select Board will host the annual Tax Classification Hearing and discuss next steps for resuming construction on the St. Mark’s Street and Park project.
(Given the interest some readers have on those topics, I wanted to give advance notice.) Read the full article → from Taxes and “completing Pocket Park” – Tuesday
Tonight’s Special Town Meeting was a late one. For now, I’m giving a quick recap of the results. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Recap
There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
A week from tonight, the community is invited to a “StoryBridge” event. After months of coaching, ten members of the NSBORO community will tell their personal stories. Read the full article → from NSBORO Stories on Stage next Thursday
The Town is warning residents about an upcoming National Grid rate spike and reminding of the the discount option available through our aggregate utility program. Read the full article → from Avoid a spike in winter electric bills