Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today, May 15th, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual observance honors law enforcement personnel who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: May 15, 2020
Southborough Rec asked me to share a survey with parents. If they held camp, would your kids come? Read the full article → from Rec Survey: Would you send your kid to camp? (Updated)
May is Mental Health Month. As usual, Southborough Youth and Family Services is using it to raise public awareness and reach out to those who need help. Read the full article → from Mental Health Month: SYFS spreading messages of hope and resilience, self care and more
A lawsuit has been filed against Southborough selectmen and the Town over treatment of a resident, handling of meeting minutes, and the “Public Participation” policy. Read the full article → from Residents sue selectmen and Town over “constitutional rights” and “abusive comments” (Updated)
At last week’s meeting, the Board discussed financial impacts of pandemic responsibilities. Read the full article → from Board of Health notes: Budget and staffing issues; Flu clinic plans
One week ago, selectmen discussed a wide range of topics. These are my highlights on ones that require follow up before the board votes. Read the full article → from More BOS meeting notes: Memorial Day, Budget, Open Space plan, Remote Working policy, & Reappointing legal counsel (Updated)
There are enough new agendas posted since yesterday morning to prompt me to post an updated version of this week’s committee and board meetings. Read the full article → from The week in government: Re-evaluating budgets and capital expenses; School Choice Vote
At readers’ request, I followed up to find out what the updated timeline is for the Main Street Reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Main St update: Work in progress this spring to be completed this fall
The Southborough Golf Club reopened for play today. I’m also catching up on a story on students who renovated the clubhouse. Read the full article → from Golf Club News: Course reopened for play; Assabet students thanked for work on Golf Clubhouse
This morning, the Town issued an email with FAQs on the subject. Read the full article → from FAQs on Face Mask requirements
This week, the Board of Selectmen discussed a wide range of topics. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS meeting notes: ATM plans, June 16th Election, Email policy, public service mailing, and more (Updated)
Last week, the district’s combined school committees met for over 3½ hours. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from School meeting notes: Remote learning, Financial decisions, Start Time proposal, Solar project and more
There are enough new agendas posted since yesterday morning to prompt me to post an updated version of this week’s committee and board meetings. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on Budgets, ATM, & Election; ARHS Principal finalist
Yesterday afternoon, the Town posted an updated decision on Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting set for Saturday, June 13th