Southborough schools’ fields now come equipped with devices to help in the case of a sudden cardiac arrest. Read the full article → from Defibrillators placed at five sports fields in town
Defibrillators placed at five sports fields in town
Government
The week in government
Planning Board, Regional School Committee, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Sign up for free Narcan Training – Oct 30
Southborough Public Health is offering another free training for using a drug to reverse opioid overdoses
Next week, Southborough Public Health is providing Narcan, and the training required to use it, for free. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Narcan Training – Oct 30
Golf Course Update
Recent & upcoming improvements, plus a $525K funding request under consideration
This year, rain kept the Southborough Golf Club greens green. Investing in a new irrigation system would be needed to keep it healthy in drier years. Read the full article → from Golf Course Update
The week in government
Select Board on retiree health insurance, ZBA appointment, South Union Study committee; School Committee; ZBA Park Central Hearing opens; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Senior Flu Clinic – Oct 18
The Southborough Health Department will be holding its annual flu vaccine clinic for residents ages 65+ in two weeks. Registration is required. Read the full article → from Senior Flu Clinic – Oct 18
The week in government
Planning Board hearings, School Committee on budget priorities, Conservation hearings, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Park Central Hearings open next week; ZBA alternate members sought
40B permit hearings open next week, potentially short one member, and with limited capacity for in-person attendance.
On Friday morning, the Select Board promoted an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the seat of a full time member who resigned.
In that discussion, the board noted the need for a volunteer to be appointed soon in order for five members to sit on the Park Central 40B permit hearings opening on October 11th. Read the full article → from Park Central Hearings open next week; ZBA alternate members sought
Town: Newton Street Road Work Begins Today
This morning, the Town posted an announcement that Newton Street pavement will be milled today, and possibly tomorrow. Read the full article → from Town: Newton Street Road Work Begins Today
$625K Drug-Free Communities Grant awarded to Northborough-Southborough coalition
The community coalition to prevent substance abuse has received a grant from a federal agency to help implement its campaign locally Read the full article → from $625K Drug-Free Communities Grant awarded to Northborough-Southborough coalition
Limited in-person attendance at MBTA Zoning Info Session
The Planning Board is warning about a capacity cap for tonight's MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning public forum.
The Town is seeking public input on a significant zoning change to be voted on in the spring. Read the full article → from Limited in-person attendance at MBTA Zoning Info Session
Select Board to form committee to explore use of 21 Highland Street
In response to public outcry, the Select Board agreed to allow volunteers to explore uses and financial feasibility of the historic "asset"
For over an hour last week, the Select Board discussed 21 Highland Street and listened to concerns of residents who believe that the South Union Building and property are worth retaining. Although they didn’t vote, the board agreed to form a committee for stakeholders to explore options for its use along with financial viability. Read the full article → from Select Board to form committee to explore use of 21 Highland Street
The week in government
Planning MBTA Zoning Info Session and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof
The project voters approved to preserve and restore the Town House is getting an upgrade over the objections of one Select Board member. Read the full article → from Town House Restoration will now include a slate roof