NSBORO isn’t reinstating a mask mandate at this time. But it is warning of reason for students to wear a mask this week, especially in Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough numbers spike; NSBORO recommends wearing masks this week
Government
Annual Town Meeting: Voters object to Town starting St Mark’s Street project without easement approval (Updated)
Last night, voters used two Articles to send a clear signal to the Select Board. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Voters object to Town starting St Mark’s Street project without easement approval (Updated)
Town Election is Tuesday: Vote for Planning Board and Regional School Committee
This Tuesday, May 10th, is the Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election is Tuesday: Vote for Planning Board and Regional School Committee
Town Meeting honored service of longtime volunteers and late residents/employees
Recap of those honored and remembered on Wednesday night. Read the full article → from Town Meeting honored service of longtime volunteers and late residents/employees
The week in government: Planning Board, 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: Planning Board, School Committee, and more
Planning Board Candidate Q&A
I put together a written Q&A to help readers make their choice before voting this Tuesday, May 10th. Read the full article → from Planning Board Candidate Q&A
Annual Town Meeting: Quick recap of final votes (Updated)
It was a long night at Annual Town Meeting, but voters and officials worked together to get through the Warrant rather than continue to a third one. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Quick recap of final votes (Updated)
First Night of Town Meeting: Debates on Board of Health budget, Northboro Road culvert funding, Neary Feasibility Study and more (Updated)
Over 200 Southborough residents participated in the first night of Annual Town Meeting. Here are my highlights. Read the full article → from First Night of Town Meeting: Debates on Board of Health budget, Northboro Road culvert funding, Neary Feasibility Study and more (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting Update: Articles that passed and what’s still on Warrant for tonight (Updated)
Last Night, Annual Town Meeting voters passed 23 Articles. (One was first amended, but none were rejected.) Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Articles that passed and what’s still on Warrant for tonight (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting: More context on what we’re voting on
My post is to give more context on each of the Town Meeting Warrant Articles most likely to require explanation or prompt some debate. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: More context on what we’re voting on
Town Meeting Article 25: St. Marks Street Easements
The Select Board is seeking voter approval to finalize a swap between the Town and St. Mark’s School of “interest in property” for two parcels to allow completion of a Town road and park, and a larger parking lot near the school’s sports fields. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Article 25: St. Marks Street Easements
Letter: Context for Town Meeting Article 16 – Neary School Feasibility Study
This letter to the editor from Kathy Cook explains the Town Meeting Article to fund a feasibility study for Neary School. Read the full article → from Letter: Context for Town Meeting Article 16 – Neary School Feasibility Study
Covid Update: NSBORO shows 90 cases in one week across three districts
The latest data from Northborough – Southborough Public Schools shows a spike in cases following the return from spring break. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO shows 90 cases in one week across three districts
The week in government: Everyone’s getting ready for Town Meeting
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: Everyone’s getting ready for Town Meeting