As I previously shared, a resident has been seeking information on the Town’s handling of an alleged theft by a Southborough Recreation employee in 2019. More details are now available to the public. Read the full article → from Town releases unredacted minutes related to employee misuse of Town credit card
Government
Selectmen to hold biweekly virtual Office Hours
Selectmen currently plan to hold office hours on the weeks that the Board isn’t holding a meeting. Read the full article → from Selectmen to hold biweekly virtual Office Hours
Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
Top priority is residents aged 75+, but future phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
On Friday, Southborough announced state funding of a “Shared Winter Streets and Spaces” grant award. While I’m sharing that, I’m also including recent news about other state funding authorizations for our Town. Read the full article → from Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
Thanks to a grant from the Southborough Community Fund, Southborough Youth & Family Services can now refer residents in need of mental health support to a free, dedicated referral service. Read the full article → from SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
The week in government: BOS on FY20 Audit, issuing RFP for Legal Services, and more
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 FY20 Audit, issuing RFP for Legal Services, and more
Covid Update: 52 cases confirmed in past 2 weeks; 354 cumulative
With updated Covid data from the state and the Town, it’s time for a quick update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 52 cases confirmed in past 2 weeks; 354 cumulative
Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
While a formal decision has yet to be made – the School Research Subcommittee seems on track to recommend closing one school. It would be part of a multi-pronged approach to handle municipal building needs. Read the full article → from Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up by Sunday to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
Town leadership honors: Trailblazer for women in government and District Representative for regional selectmen (Updated)
Two women in Southborough’s Town Government deserve a shout out for recent recognitions. Read the full article → from Town leadership honors: Trailblazer for women in government and District Representative for regional selectmen (Updated)
Town notices: Taxes due Feb 1 – can be paid in person Fri/Mon; Return Town Census this week
There are a couple of important Town notices worth sharing. Read the full article → from Town notices: Taxes due Feb 1 – can be paid in person Fri/Mon; Return Town Census this week
Public Meeting on Acceler-8 I-90 Bridge Replacements – Feb 9
The state is holding an info session with public Q&A for abutters and commuters (or just the curious) on the accelerated bridge replacement project. Read the full article → from Public Meeting on Acceler-8 I-90 Bridge Replacements – Feb 9
Covid Update: 345 cumulative cases in Southborough, 31 new cases in one week
The latest information from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 345 cumulative cases in Southborough, 31 new cases in one week
The week in government: Advisory and School Committees discuss budgets; Conservation Commission hearings
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: Advisory and School Committees discuss budgets; Conservation Commission hearings