The Select Board is working on a new draft public comment policy to replace the version the Mass Supreme Judicial Court called unconstitutional. Read the full article → from Select Board to adopt new public comment policy
Government
Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
The committee is asking for the public to watch their meetings and provide feedback on community facility needs and ideas for solutions.

A committee looking at possibilities for meeting the Town’s long term facility needs (including for offices and recreational programming) is asking the public to make sure they aren’t missing any considerations. Read the full article → from Community Center Exploration Committee is asking for your attention
Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Q&A for candidates competing for School Committee and Select Board (and maybe Planning Board and Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds)

The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Update on May 4th Candidates’ Night
Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Planning and Select boards to discuss new tree policy and hold consolidated hearings on tree removals.

On May 2nd, the Planning Board and Select Board will hold joint a joint meeting to deal with tree issues in town. Read the full article → from Tree removal hearings – Tuesday (Updated)
Northborough approves Gonkplex
Algonquin's multi-million dollar athletic complex repair and improvement project will begin this spring.

Last night, Northborough’s Annual Town meeting gave Algonquin Regional High School’s administration the green light to borrow for the “Gonkplex”. Read the full article → from Northborough approves Gonkplex
Candidate’s Letter: Lisa Braccio for Planning Board

[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among two candidates for one seat on the Planning Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Lisa Braccio for Planning Board
Candidate’s Letter: Marguerite Landry for Select Board

[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Marguerite Landry for Select Board
The week in government
Public Hearings by Planning, Conservation, and ZBA; Select Board on Water Rates and next steps for dispatch; BOH exploring regional Public Health structure

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
Reminder: Hydrant flushing to take place next week
The tentative schedule for the annual maintenance is Monday, April 24th - Friday, April 28th.

Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to begin next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Hydrant flushing to take place next week
Candidate’s Letter: Albena (Bena) Phillipo for Select Board

[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Albena (Bena) Phillipo for Select Board
Plan for Arbor Day – April 28th
Information on planting trees along roadways or within your private boundaries.

Southborough will observe Arbor Day in 9 days. For anyone who wants to honor the day by planting a tree, I’m sharing information to help plan ahead. Read the full article → from Plan for Arbor Day – April 28th
Candidates’ Night is May 4th
Q&A for candidates competing for Select Board, Planning Board, Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds, and the Southborough School Committee

The annual night to get to know the candidates running for contested positions is Thursday, May 4th. With four contested races, you might want to take part in the job interview. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night is May 4th
Candidate’s Letter: Brett Peters for Select Board

[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among five candidates for two seats on the Select Board. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Brett Peters for Select Board
The week in government (Updated)
Historical Commission on St. Mark's Park historic elements; Select Board on DPW Superintendent Contract

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)