If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have just over four weeks to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Town Election: Pull papers to run in by March 21st; Board of Health needs a candidate
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to remind residents that they are looking for important information to assess the community’s needs. Read the full article → from Youth & Family Services entreating community to complete survey (options in Spanish & Portuguese)
The Board of Selectmen will issue a Request for Proposals for the Town’s Legal Services. The Board has repeatedly stressed that the move doesn’t reflect dissatisfaction with Town Counsel or Special Counsel. Instead, it’s out of fiduciary duty for the Town. Read the full article → from Selectmen issuing RFP for Legal Services
Tonight, the Board of Selectmen are again offering virtual office hours. Read the full article → from Selectmen holding Office Hours tonight
Last Thursday, local media wrote that the former ZBA Chair’s personal lawyer was seeking to quash the subpoena. An update to the docket on Friday appears to indicate he was successful. Read the full article → from Park Central Update: Former ZBA Chair may not testify due to “memory issues” (Updated)
It’s time for an update on Covid numbers in Southborough and the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town rates declining; Trottier and ARHS to increase in person learning in April
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 Board hearings, School Committee meeting, and more
This week, the Board of Selectmen rescheduled Annual Town Meeting to open at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 22nd. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced its 2021 round of awards. $6,026 in grants will support 13 programs for the community. Read the full article → from SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
The Chair of the Board of Selectmen gave fellow members good news on progress over easement issues related to the downtown reconstruction project. It was followed by a project update that left the Board unsettled about another element of the project. Read the full article → from Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
Last week, I shared news of boards and committees that need (or could use) new members. The landscape has changed a little, so I’m providing an update. Read the full article → from Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents and Town employees to complete a 5-10 minute survey. Read the full article → from SYFS Survey: Agency seeking assess community needs
With the Town updating its figures today and the school district publishing its weekly Dashboard last night, it’s time for a look a the numbers. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 400 cases in Southborough; NSBORO student screening in all 10 schools
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 South Union building, Town Meeting schedule, issuing RFP for Legal Services, CSX easement issues