Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
The Southborough based group protesting “anti-democratic action and extremist rhetoric” is inviting the community to join their efforts this week.
Tonight, “Stand Up Now!” organizers are hosting a sign-making event.
The signs will be needed when they join a No Kings rally in Boston this Saturday. Read the full article → from Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March
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
This week, the Select Board approved a charge to create a new ad hoc committee dedicated to exploring steps to deal with a cemetery that will run out of space for new graves.
The work will include considering a project to convert a historic stone water tower into a “Columbarium”. Read the full article → from Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion
Every year, area senior citizens are welcomed to a special conference hosted by our district’s state senator. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd. Read the full article → from 45th Annual Senior Conference — April 23
I missed a significant impact from the high winds on Monday night. Downed trees and limbs, knocked down wires around town, and blocked off two roads. The issues impacted departments housed in the South Union Building at 21 Highland Street. Read the full article → from Town Depts impacted by Monday night’s winds
Last night, the Select Board approved the charge for a new Elementary School Building Committee. In less than two weeks, they will interview applicants to serve on the committee and start making appointments. Read the full article → from Apply soon for the “Elementary School Building Committee”
The application window is open for 4 scholarships through the Town. Read the full article → from Apply by early May for Town Scholarships
The Inspector General’s Office issued a report on the findings form its investigation of the former CEO of the pension system for many town employees. Read the full article → from Inspector General accuses former CEO of abusing funds of regional municipal pension system
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
When Town Clerk Jim Hegarty spoke to the Select Board and Advisory Committee on Tuesday, he quipped that he was there to talk himself out of a job.
Hegarty is running unopposed for his seat again this spring. But if voters act as he recommends, they’ll use the same May 12th ballot to vote him out of office. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to vote on making the Town Clerk an appointed position (Updated)
There’s nothing significant to report since I last covered the upcoming annual Town election. This is just a quick reminder that the deadline to file papers is two weeks from today. Read the full article → from Town Election Update