It looks like some big water bills from last quarter have triggered questions and complaints. The Town has posted an explanation. Read the full article → from Town explains water bill increases mainly due to increased usage
With the early polls about to open and ballots due to hit mailboxes soon, it’s time to look at what choices voters in town are being asked to make. Read the full article → from Early voting: In person starts Saturday, early ballots delivered, and what’s on the ballot (Updated)
Southborough’s Board of Health is encouraging the public to follow the health and safety guidance issued by the state – which allows for trick or treating while following some safety tips. Read the full article → from Southborough encouraging safe Trick or Treating
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: School Committee and more
The long awaited public hearings on lighting for two Recreational facilities will open next week. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings on Mooney Field and Tennis Court lighting – October 19
Before heading into the long weekend, I wanted to post an update on the Covid infections in Southborough. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Free tests and latest school data
Next week, the Planning Board will hold two hearings next week on 29 trees slated for potential removal. Read the full article → from Hearings on 29 proposed Shade Tree removals: What’s on the chopping block (Updated)
This weekend is the Town’s second annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS Weekend: Saturday through Monday at the Southborough Golf Club
is still showing 7 outages in town impacting 43 customers. Two of those customers are the Southborough Library and the Town House. Read the full article → from Storm leaves the Southborough Library, Town House and many households without power (Updated-Again)
Next week, the public is invited to “Learn more about Southborough’s hazard mitigation and resiliency planning under the state’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Read the full article → from Hazard Mitigation: Town designated MVP; Hear about Southborough’s plan next week
Southborough Police recently issued an alert about people acting suspiciously in Town last week. I’m also rounding up other news from and about the SPD. Read the full article → from Police Update: Suspicious activity alert, training on use of force, Pink patches, logs 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: Multiple boards on Business Village zoning; BOS meeting
This week, the Town was awarded a $24,500 grant, to help create outdoor seating areas. The grant was secured by the EDC. Read the full article → from Grant awarded to increase/enhance outdoor seating for Southborough restaurants and public spaces
The Northborough Southborough Schools’ website now shares a weekly Covid-19 Dashboard summarizing the situation in the towns and the schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO schools post weekly Dashboard; Numbers keep rising