As of Friday, Trottier Middle School was reporting 22 cases of Covid confirmed last week. I took a look and confirmed that there are still slots open for the vaccine clinic for Covid Boosters for ages 12+ – with one being held tonight. Read the full article → from Update on Clinics and Covid
Government
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board tonight on Planning Board and Citizen Petition Warrant Articles; National Grid Annual Vegetation Management Plan and Hazardous Tree Removal Plan; and Conservation Commission

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 (Updated)
St. Mark’s Park Update & Design Feedback request (Updated)
Expect an update about a potential land swap on Monday night. On Thursday, the Working Group will hold a real in-person-only Public Forum seeking feedback on potential park designs.

The Town is promoting a Public Forum for the St. Mark’s Street Working Group this Thursday. The public is invited to attend the in-person-only meeting to provide feedback on potential designs for the land. Those who can’t attend can pre-submit comments by noon on Wednesday. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Park Update & Design Feedback request (Updated)
Covid Update and Vax Clinics Reminder
Last week, Trottier reported 22 Covid Cases. If you haven't yet, you may want to register for Covid Booster and/or Flu Clinics - including one tonight.
As of Friday, Trottier Middle School was reporting 22 cases of Covid confirmed last week. I took a look and confirmed that there are still slots open for the vaccine clinic for Covid Boosters for ages 12+ – with one being held tonight. Read the full article → from Covid Update and Vax Clinics Reminder
The week in government
Planning Board hearings on proposed Tree and Scenic Road bylaws and recommendations from Ken's Foods noise barrier study

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
Special Town Meeting – October 13
The Fall Town Meeting includes Articles adding over $200K to the budget, bylaw changes, and Citizen's Petitions on St. Mark's Park and flags at the Old Burial Ground

This week, the Warrant was finalized for the Special Town Meeting in less than three weeks. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting – October 13
Seeking volunteers for new Capital committee and more (Updated)
CIPC is seeking new members. Judging from the vacancies page on the Town website, there are a lot of other committees still in need of volunteers

There’s more news about openings on important committees in town.
The latest announcements mean that Southborough is under represented on both of our high school committees and that the Conservation Commission is in need of help.
Plus, there are other important seats that need filling. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for new Capital committee and more (Updated)
Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
Town raises legal issues, negative impacts, and safety concerns about the large 40B project

On Tuesday, the Select Board will vote on the final version of the Town’s comment letter to MassHousing on the controversial Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Select Board to finalize Park Central Comment Letter (Updated)
The week in government
BOH Hearing on changing Tobacco regulations, Select Board to finalize Park Central 40B comment letter, Combined & Regional school committee meetings, 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
Covid and Flu Clinics
Over the weekend, the Public Health Dept announced more appointments were added for residents 12 and older to get vaccinated at the Regional Clinic. Read the full article → from Covid and Flu Clinics
The week in government
Ken's Sound Barrier Study Report at Planning and BOH; School Committee; ZBA on role in 40B process; 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
Golf Committee seeking to reduce “errant balls” hitting homes
Latisquama Road residents have complained of balls hitting their homes, cars, and even a resident

Over the past couple of years, Town officials have been pleased to report that the Southborough Golf Club attracted increased use by the public. It appears that popularity has had a side effect, unpopular with abutting homes – an increase in the number of “errant balls”. Read the full article → from Golf Committee seeking to reduce “errant balls” hitting homes
Primary results
Here's how Southborough's votes compared to the rest of the state, and who will be on the November ballots

Most readers probably already know who the big statewide winners were. I’m taking a deeper look at how Southborough votes shook out versus overall results. Read the full article → from Primary results
Senior Center addition out to bid
The Town is seeking bids on work to add a small Community Room to the front of Cordaville Hall

The proposed renovation of the Southborough Senior Center is out to bid. A pre-bid conference at the project site is scheduled for Thursday morning. Read the full article → from Senior Center addition out to bid