It appears that there has been confusion about what Town services are and aren’t available now that the offices are generally closed to the public. The latest Town memo seeks to clarify. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
Government
School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
Tomorrow night, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting in Algonquin’s library at 7:00 pm. First on the agenda is a public hearing on the recommended budget for FY21. Read the full article → from School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
The Town of Southborough issued another update on the situation with Covid-19. This one answers questions about the Town’s handling of open meetings, interaction with the Clerk’s office around running for office and more. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
The Southborough Library announced that it is now closed until further notice out of caution over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town House is also announced as closed to outside visitors except by appointment. It also updated the public on the virus in Southborough. In addition, the public schools shared that following an announcement by the Governor, they will be closed for three weeks. Read the full article → from Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
Town’s official updates on Covid-19: Town Meeting Delayed; Transfer Station open but Swap Shop closed (Updated)
Today, the Town of Southborough issued public statements. Read the full article → from Town’s official updates on Covid-19: Town Meeting Delayed; Transfer Station open but Swap Shop closed (Updated)
Reminder: Pull papers for Town Election by March 20th, file by the 24th
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have just one week left to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Reminder: Pull papers for Town Election by March 20th, file by the 24th
Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
The Coronovirus related cancellations in town have spiked. Read the full article → from Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
Woodland Meadows Affordable Housing lottery: Open House Saturday, apply by March 28
Two duplexes in Southborough are for sale through a lottery of qualified Affordable Housing applicants. Read the full article → from Woodland Meadows Affordable Housing lottery: Open House Saturday, apply by March 28
Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on March 28th in Trottier Middle School’s auditorium. But the Covid-19 “State of Emergency” could throw a wrench in those plans. Read the full article → from Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Pre-Town Meeting at BOS; School Committee
How did Southborough vote?
Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Seeking members for Capital Planning Committee – deadline today
Today is the deadline to apply for an important new-ish committee in town – the Capital Planning Committee. Read the full article → from Seeking members for Capital Planning Committee – deadline today
Warrant posted for Annual Town Meeting – March 28th
If you haven’t already, be sure to save the date for Annual Town Meeting. Here’s what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from Warrant posted for Annual Town Meeting – March 28th
Article 31: Noise Bylaw Overview, Debate and Citizen Petitioners’ Info sessions (Updated)
Some residents were disappointed that selectmen dropped the placeholder for a noise bylaw Article for this year’s Annual Town Meeting. Rather than waiting for the Town to take the reins for a future year, they pushed on with their own efforts.
The Article would limit sound levels any time of day for some activities, other by hours, and some by both. Read the full article → from Article 31: Noise Bylaw Overview, Debate and Citizen Petitioners’ Info sessions (Updated)