Southborough’s Fire Chief, Steven Achilles, will be moving south this winter. According to his announcement, after 38 years working in fire and emergency services (4½ of those in Southbrough), he’ll be taking an administrative position. Read the full article → from Fire Chief resigning
Obituary: Audrey M. (Henderson) Xavier, 92
Audrey M. (Henderson) Xavier, 92, of Marlborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family Read the full article → from Obituary: Audrey M. (Henderson) Xavier, 92
Events this week (Updated)
Artisan markets, Concerts, Church events and services, Select Board Office Hours, 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 (Updated)
Next year’s NSBORO Wellness Days still to be determined
NSBORO’s superintendent wants to work with teachers, students, and the community before recommending when to use Wellness Days next year. He noted that, based on the high school’s feedback, aligning them with religious holidays next year “might not be the best option for us to consider”. Read the full article → from Next year’s NSBORO Wellness Days still to be determined
Correction on 250 Turnpike Road Hearing (not for a 40B use)
The ZBA Hearing on Dec 20th is for a Contractor Yard Building on "lot A" of the property.
This week, I posted that the ZBA would be opening its hearing on the 40B residential housing project proposed for 250 Turnpike Road. I was wrong. Read the full article → from Correction on 250 Turnpike Road Hearing (not for a 40B use)
Tree trimming this month
NGrid bucket crews will be at work in town this month. Read the full article → from Tree trimming this month
Winter Maker’s Market – December 17
Apothecary Artists is holding a “Winter Maker’s Market”. It’s another great option for shopping local for holiday gifts. Read the full article → from Winter Maker’s Market – December 17
Job listings
St. Mark's Athletic Trainer, Recreation Program Coordinator, Elementary School Art Teacher, Substitute Social Studies Teacher and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Historical documents project and website
A project headed by the Town Clerk to digitize and organize historical records can be accessed by the public on a searchable website. Funding requests are coming for old records that can't be scanned in house.
The Town Clerk’s office has been overseeing a project to preserve and digitize the Town’s historical records. As part of the project the digital records are being uploaded to a dedicated, searchable public website that describes each document and why it is significant. Read the full article → from Historical documents project and website
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
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
No parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Teen Suicide Prevention: Free training on QPR method
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free suicide prevention training. The next session is promoted as preventing suicides by teens. Read the full article → from Teen Suicide Prevention: Free training on QPR method
Correction – 40B Update: ZBA Hearing on the 13th and unrelated hearing on the 20th
The Zoning Board of Appeals will have to juggle 40B housing development applications this winter. (But an application hasn’t been submitted for the project at 250 Turnpike Road yet.) Read the full article → from Correction – 40B Update: ZBA Hearing on the 13th and unrelated hearing on the 20th
Art & Gift Sale – this Saturday at L’Abri
This year, L’Abri Fellowship Center will host a Holiday Art & Gift Sale on the second Saturday in December Read the full article → from Art & Gift Sale – this Saturday at L’Abri