Town Meeting had an estimated over 400 in attendance last night. (No official count yet.) Voters easily approved most articles addressed, including a controversial open space acceptance.
13 Articles still need to be addressed at the continued meeting, beginning 7:30 pm tonight at the Trottier Middle School auditorium. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Barn Hollow Open Space accepted; more controversial items up for vote tonight
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: David Parry’s response to Bill Boland’s letter
The 2014 Annual Town Meeting opened on Wednesday, April 16 and closed on Thursday, April 17. Below are the votes from 2014 Annual Town Meeting (click here for the Warrant): To Hear Reports (click here to see the Annual Town Report 2013) – done Acceptance of Monies from Contributors – approved Borrowing Authorization – approved Authorize Read the full article → from Southborough Town Meeting – April 2014 (Updated – again)
As a parent of elementary schoolers whose April vacation is more of a “staycation”, I’ve been looking to see what activities are available that week.
There are some good offerings in town, but most require pre-registration. Read the full article → from Pre-register for April vacation fun: Dodgeball, movies, gym games, multi-sports, and gardening
Recent conversations have made me realize that some residents don’t understand the power a single voter has at town meeting. Last year, each person who showed up represented 38 registered voters. That 2.6% decide whether to approve a budget or reduce it. So if there’s a budget you care about be there to support it. Read the full article → from Vote for what you care about or someone else will
I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown
No one wants to brave the mall during the holiday season. And why bother when there are so many good options in your own backyard? You’ll find something for everyone on your list in the My Southborough Shop Local Guide. Some are offering discounts to My Southborough readers. (So make sure to read descriptions before Read the full article → from 4th Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide – 2013
Here are some highlights of free events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from What’s happening in Southborough this weekend
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough will host a community forum to share updates on school safety procedures. Read the full article → from School safety forum for the public on 9/23
As we reflect back on 2012 on this the final day of the year, there are stories that stand out for all of us, from ones that rocked our small town to ones that rocked our nation. This year I asked for your help in picking out the events of the past year that stand out to you. Here’s the list. Read the full article → from The year in review: What happened in Southborough in 2012
Students at Finn school welcomed some special guests last week as part of its annual Community Reading Day. Preschool, kindergarten and first grade classes simultaneously hosted volunteer readers from a cross section of the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Finn holds Community Reading Day