A new business is in the planning stages to replace run down buildings on Route 9. The Town responded to criticism that in the meantime the vacant facilities may not be properly secured. Read the full article → from Update on vacant Rte 9 buildings
Reminder: The public is invited to take part in today’s official observances marking Veterans Day in Southborough. Read the full article → from Veterans Day Ceremony this morning
As always, Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday (Updated)
Residents helped Westborough’s Kate Donahue (D) beat Southborough’s Jonathan Hostage (R) to be the State Representative for our new 19th Worcester District. Read the full article → from How Southborough Voted (Updated)
The public is invited to “learn about and discuss” the potential for replacing Southborough’s dispatch service with a shared regional service. Read the full article → from Regional Dispatch Public Forum
Given voters’ past grave concerns over the viability of the Kallander Field project, I’m sharing an update on the project’s success. While I’m at it, I’m including other Town Recreation updates — including the Pickleball Courts. Read the full article → from Rec Fields and Courts update
Today is the day of the mid-term/state elections. So, here’s my reminder of what Southborough voters need to know. Read the full article → from Vote Today
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