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 on Tuesday
On Tuesday night, the Select Board adopted an “interim policy” for flying flags on municipal properties it controls. Read the full article → from Select Board approves “interim” Flag Policy
On Tuesday, the Select Board determined that they aren’t interested in preserving the gazebo on the Town’s old Main Street property. They are willing to give the public a chance to come up with a solution for saving it. But they put a 2 week deadline on getting that feedback. Read the full article → from Select Board puts ticking clock on saving the downtown Gazebo (Updated)
Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances
SYFS is organizing a panel discussion to support LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones. Read the full article → from Panel Discussion for LGBTQ+ Allies
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 (Updated)
On Wednesday, the Town moved over to a new online platform. I’m pointing out adjustments some actively engaged community members may want to make as a result of changes (and yet to be resolved glitches). Read the full article → from Town Website Upgrade changes (and hiccups)
Selectmen approved updated water rates for Southborough users. The rates won’t be reflected in the next bill. The increased cost of water beginning on June 1st will show up on bills due this the fall. Read the full article → from Water rate/billing changes this summer
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
I’m rounding up a few news items relate to young Southborough residents’ civic and community service. Read the full article → from Community service and civic engagement by town youth
Long awaited enhancements to the Town’s website will be implemented next week. Some public questions have been raised about the how many meeting minutes will “migrate” to the new platform. So, I wanted to get some answers and give readers notice of coming changes. Read the full article → from Town website to be upgraded next week
Southborough’s Department of Public Works has posted updates on upcoming paving work scheduled for this spring and summer. Read the full article → from Paving update
Here’s a look at how the candidates did in yesterday’s annual Town Election Read the full article → from Election Result Highlights
Who came out on top in the unofficial results of the contested races in the Town’s election Read the full article → from Election Results are in