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 and Moderator pre-Town Meeting run through, Regional School Committee and more
Town Meeting voters will be asked to approve funding to restore the deteriorating Library facade. An upcoming update invites residents to learn more and ask questions. But I’m guessing many of you are just as/more concerned about the Children’s Room. So, I’ve got an update on that, too. Read the full article → from Library Updates: Facade Restoration Article presentation March 6; Children’s Room progress (Updated)
Earlier today, I shared news about a potential project to bring a soccer stadium to Town. It dovetails with another story I was working on for this week. Read the full article → from PILOT payments: Town Meeting Article and Officials discuss strategies (Updated)
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: Advisory and Rec on Kallander Field Article and Planning on 0 Firmin Ave
Local media wrote about a sports facility that some officials are talking to New England Sports for Women about a potential project on the EMC site. Read the full article → from SWL: Officials talking to non-profit about potential soccer stadium at EMC site (Updated)
The recruitment committee has reached out with an update for the public. Read the full article → from Fire Chief hiring update: Four candidates to be assessed
The latest newsletter chronicling progress on the police and fire complex is out. According to the January report, one piece of the project is behind schedule but the targeted end date remains the same. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building Update for January
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Part-time Admin (with benefits), full-time Business Admin, and Schools’ Director of Finance & Operations
Last week, the Southborough community was invited to another forum on the Downtown Initiative. The public was briefed on experts’ recommendations for revitalizing the downtown area of Main Street. The Economic Development Committee also shared some of the obstacles and thoughts on how to overcome them. Read the full article → from EDC forum on Downtown challenges and hopes: Septic constraints, zoning changes, and more
Resident Mark Fallon, a fellow veteran, shared on his blog some memories of John Wilson. They included Wilson’s influence on him and his thoughts of how the public can honor him. Read the full article → from Fellow veteran calls on public to honor John Wilson through service
The forecast is looking nasty this afternoon and evening. That means afternoon school isn’t the only thing being cancelled in Town. Read the full article → from Weather impact on Town services and events (Updated)
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: Advisory and BOS on budget differences and Citizen Articles; Closing ATM Warrant; Fayville Hall P&S and septic (Updated – again)
I was saddened this week to learn that Southborough lost two well known members of our community – John Wilson and Kate Matison. Read the full article → from Southborough loses John Wilson and Kate Matison
Today, I’m going to focus on one resident’s Citizen Petition Articles for Annual Town Meeting. The petitions revolve around 4 topics split into 10 Articles for specific bylaw changes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Articles will include promoting viewpoints at Town Meeting, Electing Advisory officers, Town Counsel’s responsibilities, and Conduct for Town employees and agents