The 01581-Let's Talk

06/18/2024

Last week on The 01581...I was honored to say thanks and goodbye to Amber Bock, Westborough's Superintendent for the past 10 years, and to welcome the new "AB", Allison Borchers. Alison will take the helm in July, building on Amber's success and making her own way as leader of Westborough Public Schools.

Let's thank Amber and welcome Allison with your likes, comments, and shares!

Get to say goodbye to Westborough's beloved Superintendent Amber Bock and get to meet the woman stepping into her role, Allison Borchers, in this special edi...

06/09/2024

This week on the show…
Westborough Farmers' Market,
Rotary Club of Westborough and Unity the Unicorn,
Civic Leadership program
And the hottest topic in town- PAYT and enforcement of the program at the transfer station.

Shelby Marshall talks with Kristin Bradley to learn more about the Farmers Market coming to Westborough this Summer. Afterwards she meets with incoming Westborough Rotary Club President Reina Rago as well as Town Manager Kristi Williams. https://youtu.be/vIoQ79yKVxc

05/02/2024

This week on The 01581...two guests!!!

I was honored to sit with veteran and longtime resident Del Richmond to discuss the Westborough Veterans Advisory Board and the American Legion and to preview this year's Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 27.

After a quick break, Kelley Petralia and Laura Cerniglia joined me to talk about Westborough Unplugs, a weeklong celebration of events hosted by Westborough Connects and many partners. Tune in and check out the awesome line-up of events starting on Saturday, May 5! And then, get ready to unplug!!!

Shelby Marshall sits down with Del Richmond from the Veterans' Advisory board to learn more about the organization as well as the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony on May 27, 2024. Afterwards, we hear from Kelley Petralia and Laura Cerniglia from Westborough Connect to get the word out about the Westbo

04/15/2024

It's always interesting and fun to interview Senator Mike Moore! Thanks to Senator Moore and his team for their commitment to our community through their daily work and by being a regular guest!

Shelby Marshall sits down with MA State Senator Michael Moore to get an update on Beacon Hill. https://youtu.be/qgqY_so5qzg

03/27/2024

This week on The 01581...the Westborough Food Pantry, post-Annual Town Meeting update from Kristi Williams, Town of Westborough Town Manager, and head's up for youth opportunity to speak with the with the Recreation Commission and the Westborough Women's Club upcoming Bingo Night. Enjoy the show!

https://westboroughtv.org/the-01581-lets-talk-westborough-food-pantry-march-26-2024/

Shelby Marshall sits down with Paul Luippold and Polly Thayer from the Westborough Food Pantry to learn more about their important organization. Afterwards, Shelby gets an update from the town manager, Kristi Williams. https://youtu.be/P9uxxL-TZbk

03/19/2024

HOT off the reel and just in time for Annual Town Meeting - An interview with our Town Moderator, John Arnold. Whether you're new to Town Meeting or an experienced attendee, this is an interview you'll want to watch!
I'll see you at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23!

Shelby Marshall and Town Moderator John Arnold discuss the importance of Town Meeting as well as the general expectations and procedures. Town Meeting will take place Saturday, March 23 at the Westborough High School. https://youtu.be/Dx8w08ppYQc

03/13/2024

An exhausting day…just out of a 5.5 hr marathon Select Board meeting. I’m short on words (a rare occasion LOL). I know many of you are waiting for the results of today’s Town Election.

Thoughts and thanks tomorrow.

For now, a simple thank you and congratulations to our residents for rocking the vote and showing up to demonstrate that we value democracy and our freedom to let our votes be our voice! Well done Westborough.

03/06/2024

This week on the show - Article 12C - the Westborough Public Library repair and renovation project. The community will be asked to vote their support for this project at Town Meeting on March 23. Thank you to guests Maureen Amyot and Mary Johnston for their participation!

Community event alert - On March 27 the Westborough Garden Club will be hosting "Gardening is Murder" with mystery author Neal Sanders. Visit their page for more information on this fun and informative event!

Shelby Marshall sits down with Westborough Public Library director Maureen Amyot and chair of the Library Board of Trustees Mary Johnston to learn all about ...

02/13/2024

Recently on the show...an update from our Town Manager, Kristi Williams, on the FY2025 budget and a conversation with Town Planner Jenny Gingras and Planning Board Chair Mark Silverberg about the Housing Choice Act and MBTA Communities, both of which impact Westborough as a commuter rail community. Our town is one of 177 communities in the Commonwealth required to comply with the legislation by creating multi-family zoning.

This matter will be presented and voted on at Town Meeting (Article 33). Town Meeting will occur at Westborough High School at 9am on Saturday, March 23.

Thank you to Karen McGuire Henderson for hosting the show!

Karen Henderson sits down with Planning Board chair Mark Silverberg and Director of Planning Jennifer Gingras to discuss new new zoning laws for MBTA communities such as Westborough. https://youtu.be/YKcJOHNrWqA

11/29/2023

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! We taped this session just before the holiday...so forgive the foodie puns...

This week on The 01581 Senator Mike Moore and I filled our pre-Thanksgiving plates with lots of discussion -
the supplemental State budget,
the Senate's "PACT" bill - An Act Relative to Pharmaceutical Access, Costs and Transparency (https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2492),
Governor Healey's Housing Bond Bill - The Affordable Homes Act (https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-unveils-4-billion-affordable-homes-act-to-increase-production-and-lower-costs),
Emergency shelter housing

Town Manager Kristi Williams wrapped up the show with a "dessert" discussion with an update on the community center and the ongoing discussions with Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. (SYFS) and Town of Westborough to explore program and clinical service management.

Enjoy the show!

On this week's episode, Host Shelby Marshall sits down with Massachusetts state senator Michael Moore to discuss bills relating to healthcare, housing, and more. Happy Thanksgiving! https://youtu.be/CWzFCRgmaXQ

11/20/2023

In a recent episode of “The 01581 – Let’s Talk!” I invited the town’s new Economic Development Coordinator, Mark Zepf, to talk about the town’s upcoming annual Winter Stroll, Light Parade and the Winter Lights event. This event continues to be a community favorite and has grown year over year thanks to the collaboration of the Rotary Club of Westborough , Westborough Recreation , Westborough High School Interact Club and Choir, and of course Westborough TV, Inc.

I can't wait to help flip the switch and light up the downtown on Sunday, November 26th! All are welcome! Hope to see you there!

On this week's episode, "The 01581 - Let's Talk!" host Shelby Marshall invited the town's new Economic Development Coordinator, Mark Zepf, to the show to talk about the town's upcoming annual Winter Stroll, Light Parade and Tree Lighting. The much beloved event will be held in downtown Westborough o

11/03/2023

This week on The 01581-Let's Talk...

Kristi Williams, Westborough Ma Town Manager provided several updates...
> Tax Classification hearing (Select Board meeting November 28 - mark your calendars!)
> The proposed FY25 Budget will be presented to the Select Board and Finance Committee and posted to the Town's website by December 21.
> Sharpe Building State shelter update
Thank you to Kristi for keeping all of us informed!

My featured guests this week are members of the Westborough Women's Club, Club President Reene Hatherley, Vice President Polly Thayer and Executive Board Member Sally Peterson. During our conversation it was easy to cover a lot of material with these three amazing women.
> The club's mission, history and membership
> Club meetings, service projects and areas of community support
> The Holiday House Tour - this is the club's key fundraiser and it's a community tradition...27 years strong...learn all about this year's tour, ideas on how to plan your tour and, most importantly, where to get your tickets! Tickets for the Holiday House Tour go on sale on November 14th.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Selectperson Shelby Marshall sits down with Westborough Women's Club members Reene Hatherley, Polly Thayer, and Sally Petersen to discuss their upcoming Holiday House Tour fundraiser. The event will be held on December 9th, visit https://westboroughwomensclub.org/ for more information. https://

10/26/2023

This week on The 01581-Let's Talk....

My guest this week is Christine Simpson, founder of Post 22, an innovative program in Westborough, MA for intellectually disabled adults. Post 22 offers "innovative education and training tailored to each individual's unique needs, encompassing their strengths and passions" through a community day program.

Massachusetts has a significant waitlist for adult community day programs, so when Post 22 opened its doors earlier this year it brought joy, hope, relief, and opportunity for its adults and their families. In a short period of time Post 22 has made its mark and outgrown its existing space! Christine shares exciting news about Post 22's new location in Westborough's Bay State Commons. This new location will offer in-house employment opportunities and expanded opportunities for education and socialization.

I hope you enjoy the show!

Selectperson Shelby Marshall sits down with Post-22 Founder Christine Simpson to talk about her work. Post 22 is a non-profit committed to empowering intellectually disabled adults over the age of 22 by providing a personalized and robust training and employment opportunities. https://youtu.be/K

09/28/2023

Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.
~Anni Albers

This week on The 01581-Let's Talk, an update from our Town Manager, Kristi Williams, on the opportunity to purchase property for an intergenerational community center and a conversation with Holly Kenny, Chair of the Westborough Cultural Council and owner of Elsie Kaye Glassworks , about Arts In Common !

Head to Baystate Commons in downtown Ma on Saturday, September 30 and immerse yourself in the arts!

This week, Kristi Williams talks about the upcoming Town Meeting article about the plans for a new Community Center, and Holly Kenny from the Westborough Cultural Council talks about this weekend's Arts in Common, the annual arts festival that brings together artists and performers from all over New