The latest figures from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
Government
Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
This week, Southborough’s Board of Selectmen voted to support a new policy to consistently vet Capital expenses before they are proposed to voters. At the next Annual Town Meeting, voters will be asked to adopt a standing committee to oversee the policy (and likely the policy itself). Read the full article → from Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Board of Selectmen Chair Marty Healey publicly defended the Town’s handling of accusations against an employee in 2019. His defense clarified some details around the incident. Read the full article → from BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Covid Update: Cases rising again
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Cases rising again
Town grappling with another difficult budget, this time in “an anomaly” of a fiscal year
Last night, the Board of Selectmen was updated on the preliminary budget for FY22. As is typical this time of year, the projected tax increase is much higher than officials or voters will want to approve. Read the full article → from Town grappling with another difficult budget, this time in “an anomaly” of a fiscal year
Planning Board approved Mooney and Richardson lights (in December)
I’m trying to catch up on Town news I didn’t have time to dig into last month. One of those items is the lighting projects proposed for Mooney Baseball Field and the Richardson Tennis Courts Read the full article → from Planning Board approved Mooney and Richardson lights (in December)
Seeking residents with Construction or Engineering experience to join Capital Planning Committee
The Town is seeking new members with specific experience for one of its critical committees. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Construction or Engineering experience to join Capital Planning Committee
Public Health update: Staffing plans, funding, and partnership on potential Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic (Updated)
Highlights from Board of Health’s New Year’s Eve meeting. Read the full article → from Public Health update: Staffing plans, funding, and partnership on potential Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic (Updated)
“Acceler-8-I-90” bridge replacement project update
Yesterday, I got another update on preliminary project stages. Read the full article → from “Acceler-8-I-90” bridge replacement project update
The week in government: BOS on Budget, draft zoning bylaw and policies
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 Budget, draft zoning bylaw and policies
Facilities successfully used 2020 grant to further reduce municipal energy burden
This year’s $200k investment resulted in energy saving projects forecast to save the town $23,887 in annual operating costs. Read the full article → from Facilities successfully used 2020 grant to further reduce municipal energy burden
The week in government: Board to vote on Public Health staffing changes
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 to vote on Public Health staffing changes
Police report confirms that Town kept quiet employee resignation due to theft allegation
Thanks to a ruling by the state’s public records division this month, police reports and accounting records have now been released. Documents confirm that the Town accused a Recreation Department employee of inappropriately seeking and receiving reimbursements for personal expenses. Read the full article → from Police report confirms that Town kept quiet employee resignation due to theft allegation
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays