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
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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
Candidates’ Night Recap: Issues raised about DPW oversight and ARHS mascot decision process

Here are my highlights from the sessions for the candidates for the Select Board and for the Northborough seat on the Regional School Committee. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night Recap: Issues raised about DPW oversight and ARHS mascot decision process
Southborough’s Hostage announces run as Republican for our State Rep; Donaghue Campaign Kickoff Tuesday night

Southborough Resident Jonathan Hostage announced he is running to be the Republican candidate for our State Representative. And the Democratic candidate is inviting the public to her campaign kickoff on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Hostage announces run as Republican for our State Rep; Donaghue Campaign Kickoff Tuesday night
Collecting Questions for Planning Board Candidates – email me by noon Sunday

Due to unfortunate timing, there wasn’t an opportunity for a real Q&A of Planning Board candidates at last night’s Candidate’s Night. Read the full article → from Collecting Questions for Planning Board Candidates – email me by noon Sunday
Planning rejects tree removals at Flagg & Deerfoot intersection (plus an update on Tree bylaw Article)

The Planning Board voted that a plan to change the intersection of the scenic Deerfoot and Flagg roads didn’t have enough merit to be worth sacrificing two live public shade trees. Read the full article → from Planning rejects tree removals at Flagg & Deerfoot intersection (plus an update on Tree bylaw Article)
Candidates’ Night on Wednesday will include Regional School Committee candidates

There is a last minute addition to the program. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night on Wednesday will include Regional School Committee candidates
Covid Update: 75 cases in two weeks
This afternoon, the Town posted its updated Covid data. There has been a continued uptick in new/probable cases over the last four weeks. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 75 cases in two weeks
The week in government: Citizen Petition Article presentations to Select Board, and much 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: Citizen Petition Article presentations to Select Board, and much more
Hydrant flushing Today through May 6
This week is the start of annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing Today through May 6
Southborough Golf Club: Town Committee seeking new member and other updates

The Select Board is looking to recruit a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Capital Planning Committee. Read the full article → from Southborough Golf Club: Town Committee seeking new member and other updates
Candidates’ Night is Wednesday with Q&A of candidates for Planning Board and Select Board

Library Trustees are inviting voters to join them again to learn what this year’s candidates have to say. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night is Wednesday with Q&A of candidates for Planning Board and Select Board
The week in government

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