I have a few updates on Town committees and boards. I’m rounding them up as “Meeting Notes”. Read the full article → from Meeting Notes: EDC tomorrow; Schools guarding zoom sessions; Planning on public participation; and Capital Committee on oversight responsibility
Government
The week in government: Capital Planning; Planning Board; Regional 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: Capital Planning; Planning Board; Regional School Committee
Town granting extension on real estate and personal property taxes
If have been stressed out over paying a real estate or personal property tax bill issued last month, you’ll be relieved to read that you have close to two additional months to make the payment without incurring penalties. Read the full article → from Town granting extension on real estate and personal property taxes
Moderator clarifies Annual Town Meeting plans: Date TBD and hope for streamlined spring Warrant
Town Moderator Paul Cimino posted a comment clarifying his plans for handling Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Moderator clarifies Annual Town Meeting plans: Date TBD and hope for streamlined spring Warrant
Update on Southborough infected: 15 total cases, 11 released from isolation
This afternoon, the Town of Southborough upped the total infected residents by one. Read the full article → from Update on Southborough infected: 15 total cases, 11 released from isolation
BOS Update: Conditional Hiring Freeze, Allowing non-essential committee meetings, and more
Last night the Board of Selectmen held another virtual meeting. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS Update: Conditional Hiring Freeze, Allowing non-essential committee meetings, and more
The week in government: BOS public comment tonight; Combined schools on April vacation and more
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: BOS public comment tonight; Combined schools on April vacation and more
Update on Southborough infected: 14 total cases, 9 still in isolation
This afternoon, the Town of Southborough upped the total infected residents. Read the full article → from Update on Southborough infected: 14 total cases, 9 still in isolation
The week in government: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and 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: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and School Committee
Town launches new Covid-19 Information Center with new data on infected and “released” cases
As of this afternoon’s update, there have been no newly confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Southborough since Monday. Read the full article → from Town launches new Covid-19 Information Center with new data on infected and “released” cases
Online Support Groups for range of age groups (from 6-9 yrs to 60+) and for parents
Southborough Youth and Family Services recognizes the emotional impacts that covid- 19 and safety protocols are having on the community. Read the full article → from Online Support Groups for range of age groups (from 6-9 yrs to 60+) and for parents
Small Businesses: Apply for payroll protection loan by Friday and other helpful news from EDC
The EDC is helping small businesses in Southborough find the information they need for state and federal assistance. Read the full article → from Small Businesses: Apply for payroll protection loan by Friday and other helpful news from EDC
Town working to better inform public on Covid-19
The Town is working to implement some communications improvements around Covid-19. Read the full article → from Town working to better inform public on Covid-19
US Census 2020: Did you complete yours yet?
You should have received a letter in the mail by now asking you to respond to the US Census. Residents are urged to complete it. For those worried about potentially being scammed, I’m sharing more details on what the legitimate mailers instruct/ask. Read the full article → from US Census 2020: Did you complete yours yet?