Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 23 (Updated)
Beefing up the dispatch budget, replacing the Public Works Planning Board, dog park funding, planning/design funding for potential Library building project, and more
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The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene in two weeks from tomorrow to approve spending, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
[Editor’s Note: There are not intro sessions promoted for this year. (That original notation in the Article excerpt was accidentally copied over from last year’s post.)] Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, March 23 (Updated)
Obituary: Peter T. Starbird, 74
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Peter T. Starbird, 74, of Southborough and Arundel, Maine, formerly of Rochdale, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 after a sudden illness, surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Peter T. Starbird, 74
Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt – March 23 (Updated moved to Sunday)
Algonquin's National Honor Society is hosting their annual Egg Hunt for the Northborough-Southborough community.
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For the third year, Algonquin’s National Honor Society is promoting an Egg Hunt for the Northborough and Southborough Community. Read the full article → from Algonquin NHS Egg Hunt – March 23 (Updated moved to Sunday)
Transfer Station trash pit is repaired
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This afternoon, the Dept of Public Works announced that the repairs to the trash pit have been completed. Read the full article → from Transfer Station trash pit is repaired
On the market this week in Southborough
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What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Obituary: Wayne Chen, 77
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On March 5, 2024, Wayne Chen, 77, of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with bladder cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Wayne Chen, 77
Job listings: Fay staff, faculty, and camp counselors
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I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings: Fay staff, faculty, and camp counselors
Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
The Trash Pit is temporarily closed for repairs, but the station is still open for regular hours, including to dump most trash.
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The Town is giving advance notice of work that will temporarily impact normal operations at the Transfer Station in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
How did Southborough vote?
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Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Car seat check event – March 14th
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Next week, the Southborough Police Department will host a public safety event for families with babies and young children — or anyone else who drives with them (or will be soon). Read the full article → from Car seat check event – March 14th
Munchie Madness kicks off today
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March 6th is the start of the Friends of the Youth Commission’s partnership with Southborough restaurants to support camp scholarships and Winter Wishes. Today’s participating restaurant is Hola. Read the full article → from Munchie Madness kicks off today
Crafting Kindness (to animals) Workshop – today
A Girl Scout is inviting the public to craft DIY toys for animal shelters this afternoon
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This afternoon, the community is invited to help make toys for dogs and cats living in local animal shelters, and learn “how to aid them”. Read the full article → from Crafting Kindness (to animals) Workshop – today
Planning Board hitting pause on MBTA Zoning due to non-compliant map
Last night, the board discussed the need to reevaluate the area near the train station and possibly lobby the state for leeway or an extension.
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Last night, the Planning Board voted not to bring the MBTA Communities zoning Article to Annual Town Meeting this month. The board will instead pursue changes for a Special Town Meeting in the fall. Read the full article → from Planning Board hitting pause on MBTA Zoning due to non-compliant map