Two candidates for the Board of Selectmen filed their paper while the incumbent announced he won’t be running. Read the full article → from Election Update: Selectmen’s race between Dennington and Weishan; Shea choosing not to run (Updated)
A memo from the court found in favor of the Town and current and former selectmen named in the lawsuit. Read the full article → from Judge finds for selectmen in Barron v Kolenda (but clarifies board can’t prohibit public comments solely to avoid criticism)
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: Selectmen and Board of Health budget discussion; BOS review of ATM Warrant Articles
An appeal of the ZBA’s Park Central decision held over zoom is scheduled to come to a close this week. Read the full article → from Park Central court trial to wrap up this week
Today, the Town of Southborough posted new Covid-19 data. While the uptick in cases was disappointing, some new stats were quite heartening. Read the full article → from Vaccine Update: 74% of 65+ residents received at least one dose; Regional clinic coming soon
The Town is renewing its Rent/Mortgage Assistance program. Read the full article → from Town again offering Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Last night’s report from the Mass Dept of Public Health moved Southborough back to yellow/moderate risk after only one week in green. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough back in Yellow (Updated)
The Town Clerk’s daily update shows that another new candidate pulled papers yesterday. Read the full article → from Election Update: Selectmen’s (potential) race heating up; Pull papers by Sunday
The Affordable Housing property at 16b Stockwell Lane is now available for purchase. Read the full article → from Affordable Home available – first come, first served – submit paperwork now (Updated)
The Historical Commission is asking selectmen to consider replacing two flags in the Old Burial Ground that have become “politically charged” with flags more historically representative of those that the veterans buried there would have served under. The Chair’s communications with veterans on the issue appear to have ruffled some feathers. Read the full article → from Historical asking BOS to consider replacing Gadsden flags in Old Burial Ground (Updated)
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: Board of Selectmen and Combined School Committees Meeting
Last night’s report from the Mass Dept of Public Health moved Southborough into green/low risk for the first time since before Thanksgiving. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough designated Green
Yesterday, I highlighted two critical issues relate to this spring’s Town Election. Both changed as of last night. So, it’s already time for an update. Read the full article → from Election Update: Potential race for Selectman; papers pulled for Board of Health
Southborough Selectmen are hoping to sell off another historic property. Read the full article → from Selectmen to seek bids on South Union School building