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
Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
Government
SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
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
Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
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)
Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
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
SYFS Survey: Agency seeking assess community needs
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
Covid Update: Over 400 cases in Southborough; NSBORO student screening in all 10 schools
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
The week in government: BOS on South Union building, Town Meeting schedule, issuing RFP for Legal Services, CSX easement issues
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
BOS to discuss enforcing railroad’s property rights over part of downtown Cafe’s lot – Tuesday
Mauro’s Village Cafe parking lot purportedly infringes on CSX Transportation’s property. To get easements allowing fixes to downtown infrastructure, selectmen may enforce the railroad’s property rights with barriers and curbs. Read the full article → from BOS to discuss enforcing railroad’s property rights over part of downtown Cafe’s lot – Tuesday
Covid Update: Southborough area still yellow
An update on the Town and state’s latest reporting for Southborough cases. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough area still yellow
Town promoting Bedford VA clinic for Veterans of all ages
The VA has now expanded that to all ages. However, veterans need to be enrolled in VA healthcare to qualify. Read the full article → from Town promoting Bedford VA clinic for Veterans of all ages
Update on Park Central court trial
The “jury-waived trial” against Southborough’s Zoning Board of Appeals and the Park Central developer resumed this morning. Read the full article → from Update on Park Central court trial
Cancelled – SYFS speaker series this spring for parents, tweens, and teens (Updated)
Southborough Youth and Family Services is inviting the community to participate in their free speaker series this spring Read the full article → from Cancelled – SYFS speaker series this spring for parents, tweens, and teens (Updated)
Road work warnings: Parkerville Rd utility work could impact buses; MassPike work on local roads
The Town of Southborough posted an update on road projects Read the full article → from Road work warnings: Parkerville Rd utility work could impact buses; MassPike work on local roads
Selectmen seeking to avoid printing an early Town Meeting Warrant
The hope is to avoid printing a Warrant in early March that doesn’t reflect the reality of what voters will be asked to approve later this spring. Read the full article → from Selectmen seeking to avoid printing an early Town Meeting Warrant