Today, was the final day of testimony in a trial over the Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Park Central Update: Testimony wrapped up; Final argument schedule TBD
Government
Covid Update: Southborough cases up
With the Town updating its figures today and the school administration publishing its weekly Dashboard through Sunday, it’s time for another look a the numbers. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough cases up
Election Update: Selectmen’s race between Dennington and Weishan; Shea choosing not to run (Updated)
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)
Judge finds for selectmen in Barron v Kolenda (but clarifies board can’t prohibit public comments solely to avoid criticism)
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)
The week in government: Selectmen and Board of Health budget discussion; BOS review of ATM 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: Selectmen and Board of Health budget discussion; BOS review of ATM Warrant Articles
Park Central court trial to wrap up this week
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
Vaccine Update: 74% of 65+ residents received at least one dose; Regional clinic coming soon
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
Town again offering Rent and Mortgage Assistance
The Town is renewing its Rent/Mortgage Assistance program. Read the full article → from Town again offering Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Covid Update: Southborough back in Yellow (Updated)
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)
Election Update: Selectmen’s (potential) race heating up; Pull papers by Sunday
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
Affordable Home available – first come, first served – submit paperwork now (Updated)
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)
Historical asking BOS to consider replacing Gadsden flags in Old Burial Ground (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)
The week in government: Board of Selectmen and Combined School Committees Meeting
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
Covid Update: Southborough designated Green
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