This week, the Select Board approved a revised permit fee structure for the Building Department. It includes a new fee — a $50 charge for reopening expired permits. Read the full article → from New “reopening fee” to be charged for expired building permits
News
The Word on the Common Street
The Town issued its latest newsletter a couple of weeks ago, and I’m delinquent in sharing it. Read the full article → from The Word on the Common Street
Fire Chief Recruitment Update
As Southborough’s Fire Chief prepares to head to greener pastures in a month, the Town is working on plans to recruit his replacement and an Interim Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Recruitment Update
Obituary: Rose J. (Salvati) Walker, 94
Rose J. (Salvati) Walker, 94, of Southborough, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus in Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rose J. (Salvati) Walker, 94
Police asking for help investigating burglary
A home on MacNeil Drive was broken into while the owners were away. The Southborough Police are asking the public to report anything suspicious they observed between December 14th and January 2nd. Read the full article → from Police asking for help investigating burglary
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
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
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 Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on Town Meeting Warrant, Planning Working Session on MBTA Zoning Maps, Conservation Commission Hearings, Budget talks 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 (Updated)
ARHS Sports Update
This week has been full of special tourneys, so I’m updating on the Titans’ latest results and what’s up next. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Update
Lost & Found: Women’s glasses
Did you lose these glasses at the Transfer Station yesterday? Read the full article → from Lost & Found: Women’s glasses
Job listings
Freelance Writer (knowledgeable about Southborough History), and more school jobs
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Rotary celebrates Gilleney & Kolk for service to Southborough
Two Southborough residents, Bridget Gilleney and Herb Kolk, were this year’s honorees selected by Rotary for their community service. Read the full article → from Rotary celebrates Gilleney & Kolk for service to Southborough
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
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