Flags in across the nation will be flying at half staff tomorrow until sunset, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Oregon on October 1st. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: October 6, 2015
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: Public Safety & Sidewalk committee appointments; Fitzgerald’s, Park Central, and hearing on Wetlands and Erosion Control regs
Flags in across the nation are flying at half staff until sunset in honor of the in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: October 4, 2015
An invitation was issued to high school students in our district (and all of the 5th Congressional District). This Saturday, Congresswoman Clark is holding a free Service Academy Fair. Read the full article → from Service Academy Fair – October 10
One selectman has asked how the Town could allow property it owns to fall into hazardous disrepair. Read the full article → from Town to demolish old barn on Middle Road
The Board of Health is holding Flu Clinics for residents twelve and older, with a special one for seniors. Read the full article → from Flu vaccinations – Thursday, October 8
Southborough Wicked Local reports that a lawsuit against our school district will proceed, but with one claim dismissed. Read the full article → from SWL: Teacher lawsuit moving forward with one less claim
Southborough Emergency Management asked me to share a warning. With expected rain deluges today and tomorrow, there is reasonable concern for flooded basements. And as we approach the weekend they are keeping an eye on potential for flash flooding of streets. Read the full article → from Southborough Emergency warns of potential for flooding
Last week, the Board of Selectmen interviewed candidates and filled a vacancy for a position on the Public Safety Committee. Next week, they expect to expand the committee by adding three more members. Read the full article → from BOS to expand Public Safety Committee charter and add members October 6th
The Sudbury Reservoir Trail runs through our town. But as a representative of the Trails Committee told Selectmen this week, many residents aren’t aware of it. Of those that are, many have trouble accessing it. Read the full article → from Trails Committee managing improved access to Sudbury Reservoir Trail (Updated)
The Southborough Library is seeking a new helper. Read the full article → from Library adding a page: Job applications due 10/2
The Board of Assessors has posted their preliminary property revaluations. Since the board has been working on a major project to reevaluate properties in town, it warrants taking a look before assessments become official. Read the full article → from New property assessments: Ask questions September 28 – October 2
I’m rounding up a few news items and events that parents may want to know about. Read the full article → from Special Needs news: NSPAC events and Town programs
Monday night, a representative for Fitzgerald’s updated the Planning Board on their plans for a proposed pay-lot for commuters. Town Planner Jennifer Burney took advantage of the audience to make an announcement about the MBTA’s lot. Read the full article → from Commuter rail parking: Public invited to comment on MBTA parking issues; Fitzgerald’s vote continued