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
After multiple postponements, the St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group Public Hearing has scheduled its public forum this Saturday. The group is seeking public input on design features for a park that the Town plans to build next to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Park Public Forum on Saturday (Updated)
This week, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts heard arguments in a case filed by three Southborough residents against the Southborough Select Board. I’m recapping the highlights. Read the full article → from SJC questions Town’s policy and actions (Updated)
I was prompted by a reader to share information on the Fuel Assistance support offered by the Town. That reminded me that there are other Needs-Based Services that the Town offers that may be especially needed this fall and winter. Read the full article → from Fuel Assistance and other Needs-Based Services
If you don’t want to wait until November 8th to cast your vote in the state election, you don’t have to.
Reminder – the last day to vote early in-person is tomorrow, Friday, November 4th.
Here are other reminders about Tuesday’s state election.
The Town Clerk’s office has issued announcements about In-Person Early Voting, which begins this weekend, and Vote by Mail. Read the full article → from Early Voting ends Friday
For over 5 months, the Select Board has put off voting on a recommendation to spend $300K to cover Hazard Pay for public safety and certain other personnel’s work during the pandemic.
Last night, the Board was poised to vote against it. After hearing heartfelt arguments about the impact of Covid on firefighters and police officers, members delayed the vote to their next meeting. Read the full article → from Town unlikely to approve back-Hazard Pay for public safety workers
wo announcements this week are prompting me to share a reminder with readers about how to rid yourself of unwanted textiles. Read the full article → from Textiles recycling/disposal reminder
This morning, attorneys representing three Southborough residents and those defending the Southborough Select Board will argue in front of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Select Board legal case at Mass Supreme Court this morning (Updated)
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a boost to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Winter Wishes gift card drive this month
Yesterday, MetroWest Daily News published an interview with Police Chief Ryan Newell. There are some financial details worth sharing, that are prompting me to also update on other department chiefs’ salaries and recruiting the replacement for the Public Works chief. Read the full article → from Update on chief contracts and recruiting
The Town is trying to improve residents’ user experience on their website. Before they make upgrades, the Municipal Technology Committee is seeking public input. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers to talk about their user experience on the Town’s website
Two weeks from today, the Senior Center will host a “Fall Health & Wellness Fair” for Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Southborough Health & Wellness Fair
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)
Last week, the Select Board agreed to approve a single tax classification. Read the full article → from 2023 (single) Tax Rate Set