On Monday night, the Planning Board will open its hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw for “MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District” (MCMOD). The hope is to gain public support, or make any revisions necessary to do that, prior to Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings on zoning changes – Monday (Updated)
Obituary: George R. Schneider, 89
George R. Schneider passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on January 29, 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL where he was under the care of the Trustbridge Hospice Center.. Read the full article → from Obituary: George R. Schneider, 89
Job listings
Camp Counselor and NSBORO School jobs (including spring coaching & summer positions)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Spring RAP: After school programs for K-8
Looking to sign kids up for after school fun? Registration is open for creative, educational, and athletic activities starting the week after next.
Yesterday, when I was looking at the summer camp offerings by Southborough Recreation, I realized that the next session of Southborough RAP (Recreation After-School Programs) for K-5th grade is about to start. Some of the classes are already filled, but more than a dozen options are still available. Read the full article → from Spring RAP: After school programs for K-8
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s virtual caucus a week from today to help elect delegates to the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Apply Now for Summer Camperships
SYFS extended the deadline for applications to Feb 28th.
SYFS is offering scholarships for three camps based in Southborough to residents whose families qualify as needing financial support. Read the full article → from Apply Now for Summer Camperships
Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening March 2nd (Updated – Again)
Don't get shut out of signing kids up for the Town's Summer Camp this year. Here are the details, including alternative options to consider.
Town’s Summer Camp quickly filled up the last two years. For the second year, they are giving Town residents a two day window to sign up kids before allowing the public at large. Read the full article → from Prepare for Rec Camp registration opening March 2nd (Updated – Again)
March Munchie Madness
Friends of SYC fundraiser at restaurants across town will be back next month
A fundraiser kicks off next week to support summer camp scholarships, and the Winter Wishes programs for Southborough families, while also driving customers to restaurants in town. Read the full article → from March Munchie Madness
’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
Register now for seed pickup and/or Workshop on Sunday.
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
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
Events this week
Wellness Workshop, Kids DIY Terrarium Workshop, Artist exhibit, Magic Show, Buildwave, Maple Tap-a-thon, Messy Church, Concert and more
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
The latest from “Word on the Common Street”
Today, the Town published issue 9 of the newsletter Word on Common Street”. Read the full article → from The latest from “Word on the Common Street”