Beth Melo, Author at My Southborough

Town Meeting Update: Articles will include promoting viewpoints at Town Meeting, Electing Advisory officers, Town Counsel’s responsibilities, and Conduct for Town employees and agents

on February 6, 2019

Today, I’m going to focus on one resident’s Citizen Petition Articles for Annual Town Meeting. The petitions revolve around 4 topics split into 10 Articles for specific bylaw changes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Articles will include promoting viewpoints at Town Meeting, Electing Advisory officers, Town Counsel’s responsibilities, and Conduct for Town employees and agents

Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 4

on February 6, 2019

GWCF has announced the window for scholarships is open and available to Southborough residents (as members of Worcester County). Read the full article → from Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 4

Presentation on the “transition process” for older Special Education students

on February 6, 2019

If you have a Special Education student who is approaching the age of 14, or older, you may want to take note of a special NSPAC meeting next week. Read the full article → from Presentation on the “transition process” for older Special Education students

Sports Mania morning camp over February break

on February 6, 2019

Rec is holding a 4- day morning camp for grades 3-6 over February break. Read the full article → from Sports Mania morning camp over February break

Boy Scout pancake breakfast – March 3

on February 5, 2019

Troop 1 Boy Scouts are holding their 50th annual Southborough Pancake Breakfast this March. Read the full article → from Boy Scout pancake breakfast – March 3

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hagopian, 90

on February 5, 2019

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hagopian, 90, of Southborough passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehab Center in Natick. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hagopian, 90

Summer School: District offering K-8 “STEAM” enrichment courses in July – register soon (Updated)

on February 5, 2019

Northborough and Southborough Public Schools will offer “enrichment” classes over summer break. Read the full article → from Summer School: District offering K-8 “STEAM” enrichment courses in July – register soon (Updated)

Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

on February 5, 2019

The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

Update on 2018 Town Meetings: AG rejected ZBA (part of the) quorum language, accepted other bylaw changes (Updated)

on February 5, 2019

As the Town gets ready for 2019 Annual Town Meeting,I realized that there were still loose ends to report on from last year’s Annual and Special meetings. Read the full article → from Update on 2018 Town Meetings: AG rejected ZBA (part of the) quorum language, accepted other bylaw changes (Updated)

Police report that underage party on Friday included signs of marijuana and alcohol use

on February 4, 2019

Police issued a press release this afternoon about an incident from Friday night. Read the full article → from Police report that underage party on Friday included signs of marijuana and alcohol use

This week in sports: T-Hawks League Champions for Boys and Girls Swimming/Diving Boys and Boys Indoor Track

on February 4, 2019

Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: T-Hawks League Champions for Boys and Girls Swimming/Diving Boys and Boys Indoor Track

Events this week: BWALT Talk, Bumblebee talk, Kids Night Out, Beauty & the Beast, Valentine’s fun and more

on February 4, 2019

Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: BWALT Talk, Bumblebee talk, Kids Night Out, Beauty & the Beast, Valentine’s fun and more

“Drama Out of the Box” – Thursday

on February 4, 2019

Children ages 6 and up are invited to have fun with improvisational drama at the Library this week. Read the full article → from “Drama Out of the Box” – Thursday

The week in government: Advisory on schools and budgets (no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday) (Updated)

on February 4, 2019

A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Advisory on schools and budgets (no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday) (Updated)

John Gulbankian on Black Bear sightings: Take precautions: “It came through Mt.Vickery Road as it knocked over my beehive.” May 13, 14:31

Alan Belniak on Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC: “John, you make a fair point that “market forces” are a primary driver of business location. However, your conclusion that…” May 13, 13:29

Beth Melo on Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC: “I had mistakenly thought my records request was posted. I looked and acted too quickly in posting that comment (which…” May 13, 09:40

Alan Belniak on Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC: “Beth, thank you for the diligent research. As someone who has served as Vice Chair of the EDC and currently…” May 13, 08:51

Claire Reynolds on Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board: “I’m supporting Sam and Andrew Pfaff as they are budget focused and understand our tax issues. This should be the…” May 11, 08:28

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Author: Beth Melo

Posts by Beth Melo

Town Meeting Update: Articles will include promoting viewpoints at Town Meeting, Electing Advisory officers, Town Counsel’s responsibilities, and Conduct for Town employees and agents

Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 4

Presentation on the “transition process” for older Special Education students

Sports Mania morning camp over February break

Boy Scout pancake breakfast – March 3

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hagopian, 90

Summer School: District offering K-8 “STEAM” enrichment courses in July – register soon (Updated)

Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

Update on 2018 Town Meetings: AG rejected ZBA (part of the) quorum language, accepted other bylaw changes (Updated)

Police report that underage party on Friday included signs of marijuana and alcohol use

This week in sports: T-Hawks League Champions for Boys and Girls Swimming/Diving Boys and Boys Indoor Track

Events this week: BWALT Talk, Bumblebee talk, Kids Night Out, Beauty & the Beast, Valentine’s fun and more

“Drama Out of the Box” – Thursday

The week in government: Advisory on schools and budgets (no Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday) (Updated)