If you enjoy “high-energy classic rock”, mark your calendar to attend the next Southborough Summer Concert. Read the full article → from Classic Rock from the South Street Band – Wednesday
Classic Rock from the South Street Band – Wednesday
Select Board adopts new Public Comment Policy
The most recently adopted policy is similar to one the board appears to have forgotten they adopted just before the Town election.
The Select Board officially rescinded their 2017 Public Comment policy and adopted a new one. During the discussions, it appeared members forgot they had already adopted a replacement policy. Read the full article → from Select Board adopts new Public Comment Policy
Science Adventure Book Club
The Southborough Library is trying to recruit more 4th-8th grade readers to join their chapter of the Museum of Science’s Science Adventure Book Club. Their first meeting is tomorrow night Read the full article → from Science Adventure Book Club
Library encouraging teens to become Eco-Friends
Kids ages 12+ can join a weekly discussion group on environmental issues and "actionable steps".
The first meeting of the Eco-Friends club is this afternoon, and more details are available. They include an upcoming virtual talk with a “Cookbook Author and Sustainability Warrior”. Read the full article → from Library encouraging teens to become Eco-Friends
Flag Policy compromise
The Revolutionary War flags will be displayed at specific times of the year, outside of the Old Burial Ground.
Last month, the Select Board voted to revise its Flag Policy with another compromise. Read the full article → from Flag Policy compromise
Sumptous Southborough Bake Off!
Calling bakers ages 12+ to join a friendly competition
A week from today, the Southborough Library is hosting a “Bake Off” for ages 12+.
Participants won’t be baking up the goods at the library. Instead, bakers are encouraged to bring in their treats to compete. Read the full article → from Sumptous Southborough Bake Off!
Update on proposed new 40B projects
Ferris Development seeking site eligibility approval for 120 Turnpike Rd. Comments at June meeting were more critical of to-be-filed 250 Turnpike Rd project
A month ago, Town officials heard a presentation on two 40B projects that Ferris Development plans to pursue. An application for site eligibility has been submitted for one with public feedback due by the end of July.
Here are my highlights of the June discussion and the updated status. Read the full article → from Update on proposed new 40B projects
Food Pantry’s current needs
The Southborough Food Pantry is asking for donations on its updated needs list or financial support to help community members in need.
The Southborough Food Pantry is seeking donations to help their members in need. Read the full article → from Food Pantry’s current needs
The week in government
Planning on Fayville Hall site plan; Joint tree hearing; Select Board new Public Comment policy; boards on comments for proposed 40B at 120 Turnpike Road; 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
Events this week
Baseball, Nature at the farm, Chess, Discount Golf, Children's Musician, Library Teen/Tween programs, Outdoor 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
Nancy Sacco and Leah Selleck honored for service to the Town
Nancy Sacco received the Doc Stone Award and Leah Selleck the Peggy Tuttle Award.
This spring, the Dr. Timothy P. Stone Award was given to resident Nancy Sacco (RN, BSN) and the Peggy Tuttle Award for Library Service Distinction was given to Southborough Library staff member Leah Selleck. Read the full article → from Nancy Sacco and Leah Selleck honored for service to the Town
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Goes Solar
Residents who created a community victory garden found a solution to making it greener. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Goes Solar
Prepare to “Stomp ‘N Holler” next Wednesday
The July 12th outdoor concert features the "Best Country Act" of the 2023 Worcester Music Awards.
It’s time to save the dates for this summer’s free concert and movie series. Read the full article → from Prepare to “Stomp ‘N Holler” next Wednesday
St. Mark’s Street Park continues to divide officials (Updated)
Select Board and Planning members debate process and whether officials have broken their word.
Town Counsel has advised the Select Board that the park plans don’t require Site Plan Review by the Planning Board. At their most recent Planning Board meeting, members rebuked the Select Board. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Street Park continues to divide officials (Updated)