A look at how currently proposed redistricting maps will impact our town. Read the full article → from Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
Last night, the Select Board unanimously supported the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set a single property tax rate for FY22. Read the full article → from Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Reminder that the Gobble Wobble will be run in person this Thanksgiving, and volunteers are still needed. Read the full article → from Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
Southborough’s “Neighbors for Peace” and “Hate Has No Home” are issuing a public invitation. Read the full article → from “Give Thanks and Welcome Neighbors” gathering – Sunday
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
On tonight’s Select Board agenda is follow up on a staffing request made by the Chief of Southboough Police earlier this month. Read the full article → from Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
The Southborough Library is hosting more free “Crafternoon” sessions with popular crafter Mandy Roberge . Read the full article → from Crafternoons at the Library: Book Page Centerpieces, Star Wars Cookies, Creative Pillowcases, and Jewelry
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on nine trees Public Works is seeking to remove. They will also discuss a related project that has raised public concerns, including for the recent clearing of several other old growth trees. Read the full article → from Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
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: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
An update on Algonquin high school sports post-season tourneys. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Girls Soccer state championship bid over
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: No Sibling Left Behind, Crafternoon, Seussical, Autism Friendly Walk, and Holiday shopping (Updated)
Each year, kids look forward to Boy Scout Troop 92’s gift shop. This year, it’s at a different site. Read the full article → from Annual Kids’ Shop – December 4 at St. Anne’s Hall
The Southborough Gardeners asked me to help promote their annual wreath sale. For the second year, they’ll be taking orders by mail. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale by mail (Updated – Again)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough