Tonight’s budget discussions should include the level of staffing needed for the IT department. The Community Advocate covered selectmen’s split opinions on the issue from last week’s meeting. Read the full article → from CA: Selectmen debate IT staffing levels
Government
Covid Update: School and Town latest figures
The latest figures from the school and town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: School and Town latest figures
The week in government: Planning Hearings; BOS and Advisory on Budgets and ATM Articles; School Committee
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: Planning Hearings; BOS and Advisory on Budgets and ATM Articles; School Committee
Town Meeting Update: School budgets
In preparation for Town Meeting discussions, NSBORO schools administration has posted Budget documents for the next fiscal year. I’m pulling together some highlights of what they are asking voters, and how it is being pitched. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: School budgets
Covid Update: Southborough still red; 46% of residents at least partially vaccinated
Mass Public Health posted its weekly reports last night, and the Town updated its figures this morning. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough still red; 46% of residents at least partially vaccinated
Town Meeting Update: Possible phased approach for Public Health budget using Special Fall Meeting
The Board of Selectmen voted to support holding a Special Town Meeting this fall. But the motion was qualified as a “soft” commitment, reflecting the Board’s uncertainty of what’s ahead. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Possible phased approach for Public Health budget using Special Fall Meeting
Ken’s Food seeking variance to expand to east – April 21 ZBA Hearing
Ken’s Foods is again going before the Zoning Board of Appeals. This time, the business is seeking to expand its distribution center on its east end. Read the full article → from Ken’s Food seeking variance to expand to east – April 21 ZBA Hearing
Watch your water use; Rates for Southborough going up again (Updated)
Selectmen approved updated water rates for Southborough users last month. Read the full article → from Watch your water use; Rates for Southborough going up again (Updated)
The week in government: BOS on Budgets and Warrant Articles
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: BOS on Budgets and Warrant Articles
NSBORO Covid Update
Update on NSBORO Covid-19 figures and news. Read the full article → from NSBORO Covid Update
Annual Town Meeting Update: Selectmen inviting Article and increased budget proponents to present their cases – Tuesday (Updated)
This year’s Annual Town Meeting Warrant is expected to include about 40 Articles. While some are likely to be bundled under “consent agendas”, there’s a whole lot that could require presentations and prompt some “back and forth”. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Selectmen inviting Article and increased budget proponents to present their cases – Tuesday (Updated)
Covid Update: Southborough in Red; 39% of residents at least partially vaccinated
Mass Public Health re-designated Southborough red/high risk last night.
The state also released this week’s data on Southborough’s vaccinations. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough in Red; 39% of residents at least partially vaccinated
Downtown District Update: 80% wasn’t real; Split lots being examined; 3-4 story building heights (Updated)
In a hearing on the proposed zoning changes for the Downtown District, the public learned that one controversial detail wasn’t “real”. They also learned steps the Board of Selectmen are taking on another controversial issue. And selectmen learned that some district residents are up in arms over a third issue. Read the full article → from Downtown District Update: 80% wasn’t real; Split lots being examined; 3-4 story building heights (Updated)
Revised Downtown District zoning draft raises concerns – BOS hearing tonight
This morning, the Town posted a revised draft of the Downtown District zoning bylaw to be discussed in tonight’s forum. If adopted as written, developers would be allowed up to 80% “lot coverage” without needing special permit. Read the full article → from Revised Downtown District zoning draft raises concerns – BOS hearing tonight