The Economic Development Committee is seeking to make some changes to its composition. Read the full article → from EDC seeking to reduce quorum and add representation from other board(s)
Government
Selectmen to consider applying for state grant for downtown area sidewalks
Public Works Superintendent wants to take advantage of a state grant to fund making the downtown Main Street area more walkable. Read the full article → from Selectmen to consider applying for state grant for downtown area sidewalks
Why Southborough is disposing of the skate park
I followed up on why Recreation was having skate park equipment hauled away. Read the full article → from Why Southborough is disposing of the skate park
Southborough Restaurants update: Outdoor dining, requests to alter licenses, and what’s open/closed
A week ago, I created a list of which Southborough restaurants were still offering takeout and delivery food service. Some that were no longer are. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Southborough Restaurants update: Outdoor dining, requests to alter licenses, and what’s open/closed
Continuing “Conversations on Systemic Racism”: Sunday’s vigil and a movie discussion
On Sunday night, a couple of hundred people gathered in spaced clusters on the St. Mark’s field in Southborough. The community attended to participate in a “Rally for Peace and Racial Justice”. Now organizers are sharing news on the next promised event. Read the full article → from Continuing “Conversations on Systemic Racism”: Sunday’s vigil and a movie discussion
Elections results: Lisa Braccio, Chelsea Malinowski on BOS; write-in winners and more (Updated – Again)
The results of yesterday’s Town election are in. Read the full article → from Elections results: Lisa Braccio, Chelsea Malinowski on BOS; write-in winners and more (Updated – Again)
The week in government: Regional School Committee, Conservation 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: Regional School Committee, Conservation and more
Town Meeting Recap: Another PILOT debate and Articles postponed to next Town Meeting
If some voters had their way, one more Article would have been postponed – a $600,000 borrowing Article to fund a Fire Pumper truck. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Recap: Another PILOT debate and Articles postponed to next Town Meeting
Town shares invitation urging attendees of recent large gatherings: Get tested for free
This Wednesday and Thursday, free testing is available for Covid-19. The invitation is for people (even those with no symptoms) who have been in large crowds over the last two weeks. Read the full article → from Town shares invitation urging attendees of recent large gatherings: Get tested for free
Reminding you to vote by 4pm today
I’m going to keep this post “stuck” to the top of the home page as a reminder to vote by 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminding you to vote by 4pm today
Town Meeting recap: Turnout and highlights from budget discussions & debates
On Saturday afternoon, Southborough’s legislative branch convened outdoors to pass the budget for July 2020 to June 2021 and other “Critical Articles”. Read the full article → from Town Meeting recap: Turnout and highlights from budget discussions & debates
Town Election: Vote (or turn in your ballot) tomorrow
Residents are running out of time to vote by mail in the Town Election. So here are some important reminders and updates. Read the full article → from Town Election: Vote (or turn in your ballot) tomorrow
Annual Town Meeting passes slightly lowered budget, postpones 14 Articles
Voters cut close to $56K from a line item in the Town’s Operating Budget. That brings the projected tax rate increase is now 0.77% or $81.56 per average household. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting passes slightly lowered budget, postpones 14 Articles
Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance
The 2020 Annual Town Meeting finally opens tomorrow. Here are important reminders and links to details. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance