My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: What Is “Plan B”?
Government
Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Denise Eddy for School Committee (1 Yr)
Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Diane Romm for School Committee (1 Yr)
Senior Center Update and Spring Programs
Registration opens Friday for May & June programs; Plus news on big staffing changes
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration tomorrow (Friday) morning for May and June programs.
I’m sharing what they have in store. But I’m also sharing the big news on a “Transition Time” the Senior Center is going through due to big staffing changes. Read the full article → from Senior Center Update and Spring Programs
Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)
Yesterday, the Town posted information about more upcoming forums for residents to ask questions about the Neary Building Project. (Reminder, one is tonight!)
And last night, the Neary Building Committee sent me a letter they are issuing to the public with answers to some FAQs. Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee Updates (Updated)
Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced
One former candidate has announced a write-in campaign for the Town Ballot.
The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: A second race (re)announced
The week in government
Planning Board Hearings; Select Board on Audit, Use of Finn School; ZBA Hearing; Conservation Commission Hearings; 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
Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)
This Thursday night at Trottier and next Monday over zoom the public can learn more and ask questions about the school building project.
With the Special Town Meeting coming up a week from Saturday, and the Town ballot question a few days later, some residents may be realizing they still have a lot of questions about the Neary Building Project.
The Neary Building Committee has scheduled two more opportunities. Plus, I’m sharing links to videos from the forums already held. Read the full article → from Two final Neary Building Project forums before the big votes (Updated)
Town Election: Candidates’ Night and Absentee Ballots (Updated)
With the Neary Building Project on the Ballot, even more voters than usual will want to apply for an absentee ballot if they can't make it to the polls on May 13th.
The annual “Candidates Night” will be held at the Southborough Library on Thursday, May 8th. I’m also updating who will be participating, who is on the May 13th ballot, and how to apply for absentee ballots. Read the full article → from Town Election: Candidates’ Night and Absentee Ballots (Updated)
Plan to Celebrate Arbor Day
Information on supporting Southborough's efforts, including by planting trees along roadways or within your private boundaries.
Above: The Arbor Day Foundation offers guidance on the appropriate location for planting trees on your property. (image from arborday.org) This Friday is Arbor Day. The annual proclamation by the Select Board states: we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well- being of this and future generations. For Read the full article → from Plan to Celebrate Arbor Day
The week in government
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
Construction on downtown railroad tracks Tuesday – Thursday
Downtown businesses will be accessible, but no through traffic allowed. Next week's work will create some safety improvements at the crossing, but no drainage work
Next week, construction crews for CSX railroads will return to Southborough. Read the full article → from Construction on downtown railroad tracks Tuesday – Thursday
“Hands-Off” Protest Tonight
The public is invited to join residents planning to "STANDOUT & STAND UP NOW" on sidewalks around a Rte 9 Intersection
A small group of residents is planning to make their displeasure known with what they see as infringements on Democracy. They are inviting others to join them when they publicly stand up. Read the full article → from “Hands-Off” Protest Tonight
Town Meeting questions over “Clickers”
Here’s my look at questions and issues related to using Town Meeting clickers at the April 7th meeting, the history of adopting clickers, and the plans for using them again in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Town Meeting questions over “Clickers”