This letter to the editor from resident David Parry is his open letter alleging corruption related to the St Mark’s Street and Park project and pushing for a police investigation. Read the full article → from Letter: Asking for Investigation into Corruption (Updated)
Government
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
Raising Resilient Kids speaker series
Southborough is offering a speaker series for Northborough and Southborough parents/guardians of kids of all ages.
Southborough’s Public Health Department is bringing in an expert to talk to parents about “Raising Resilient Kids”. The sessions will take place in January, starting with a focus on kids’ Emotional Superpowers on January 5th. Read the full article → from Raising Resilient Kids speaker series
What’s open and closed over the holidays
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
Letter: Citizen’s Petition To Expand Voting in Municipal Elections
This letter to the editor from resident James Nichols-Worley explains his Citizen’s Petition Article to allow 17 year olds to vote in Southborough Town elections and asks voters to support it at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Citizen’s Petition To Expand Voting in Municipal Elections
Northboro Road is reopened for use
Above: Work that began on the collapsed culvert in November has been completed and the road reopened. (image from DPW Facebook post) Yesterday, the Town issued news that Northboro Road is open. The section between Main Street and Johnson Road had been closed since late spring of 2021 is now reopened for use. Read the full article → from Northboro Road is reopened for use
Letter: To Select Board on DPW Management
This letter to the editor from Michael Weishan pushes for five things the Select Board should immediately do related to management of the Department of Public Works and the St. Mark’s Street and park project. Read the full article → from Letter: To Select Board on DPW Management
SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
Above: The Town issued guidance information on respiratory illnesses in children, including a video featuring an Epidemiologist and a BOH member discussing RSV. (image from video) With a rise in respiratory illnesses in the state, including 4 children transported by the Southborough Fire Dept to the hospital in the past 2 months, the SFD and Public Read the full article → from SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
The week in government
Select Board to vote on reducing Parkerville Road North speed limit and consider using ARPA funds for Police Body Cams; Regional School Committee to vote on filling vacancy
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
Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
The state has launched a new hotline and online portal for people who have tested positive for Covid-19. The intent is to inform those who qualify and may benefit from being treated with treatment with Paxlovid. Read the full article → from Telehealth access for those who test positive for Covid
Update on Hopkinton-MWRA connection request
The Select Board is trying to work out a Letter of Intent with Hopkinton to explore next steps, including an independent review of the proposal to help Hopkinton access safe tap water.
As the Select Board pursues a letter of Intent with Hopkinton to take the next steps on the potential project, and FAQs are posted for the public, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on Hopkinton-MWRA connection request
SPD to adopt body cams next year
A state grant came through that will help Southborough Police purchase body-worn cameras cameras. Implementation is expected in early 2023.
A state grant will help the Southborough Police Department purchase body-worn cameras. I followed up to get more details. Read the full article → from SPD to adopt body cams next year
Downtown business owners displeased with reconstruction project
This month, owners of downtown Southborough businesses owners vented their displeasure to Town officials about the process and results of downtown roadwork. Read the full article → from Downtown business owners displeased with reconstruction project
School Committee policy changes
This is the period during which the public can comment about any concerns they have with policies being considered by the school committees for adoption or revision. Read the full article → from School Committee policy changes