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
Government
Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
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
Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
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)
The week in government: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
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
Reminder: Southborough’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
Weekly Covid Update: Highest 2 week count since early January
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: Highest 2 week count since early January
The week in government: School Committee 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: School Committee and more
Residents’ tax bills should be higher than projected for ’22; Town to seek input on applying ARPA funds to other uses
This week, the Town’s Assessor explained why projected taxes for average homeowners has increased. Read the full article → from Residents’ tax bills should be higher than projected for ’22; Town to seek input on applying ARPA funds to other uses
Southborough’s Veterans Day Observances
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day Observances
Weekly Covid Update: 32 Active cases; recent spike at Neary School
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 32 Active cases; recent spike at Neary School
Select Board to discuss requested closure on Chestnut Hill Road tonight
On Monday, when I posted about the highlights on meeting agendas this week, I failed to notice a significant one. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss requested closure on Chestnut Hill Road tonight
Special Town Meeting: New zoning created for a Downtown District (Updated)
Last night, 3% of Southborough voters determined the fate of zoning for a district encompassing downtown Main Street. The motion that passed 182 to 65 was a bylaw revised by voters on Town Meeting floor. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: New zoning created for a Downtown District (Updated)
Covid Booster Clinic for eligible residents this month
The Southborough Board of Health is promoting Covid Vaccine Booster shots for eligible residents. Registration is open for clinic hours on November 15 and 22. Read the full article → from Covid Booster Clinic for eligible residents this month
Special Town Meeting: All Articles passed (though two with amendments)
Last night, Southborough voters quickly passed 9 Articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. They then spent hours discussing, debating, and amending the 10th before finally passing a version of the Downtown District zoning bylaw. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: All Articles passed (though two with amendments)