Southborough Rec and the Senior Center are partnering to help seniors find teens willing to do work for them – whether that’s for money or to satisfy volunteer hours. Read the full article → from Teens can sign up to do odd jobs for seniors
Government
Covid Update
There's an uptick in the latest stats for our Town and our neighboring county's community level was raised to Medium
The latest information and figures on Covid cases in our town. Read the full article → from Covid Update
Board of Health Update
BOH addressed Ken's Warehouse noise issues, handling other noise, Fitzgerald's permit, and tightening regs for tobacco products
Highlights from the Board of Health meeting two weeks ago. Read the full article → from Board of Health Update
Urban Forest Management presentation – Monday (Updated)
The public is invited to hear from a Southborough native who is an expert in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry
The Planning Board will be hearing from a lecturer they hope will provide insight to Town officials trying to resolve details around protecting public shade trees in Southborough. The public is invited to join them. Read the full article → from Urban Forest Management presentation – Monday (Updated)
Public Works Planning Board update
Chair defends 18 month of inaction; Planning appoints one of its own to be "proactive" member; July Meeting planned with Capital
News related to a board that has been under fire recently. A long time member was replaced over the objections of the Chair who defended his board for not having met in 18 months. Read the full article → from Public Works Planning Board update
The week in government
South Union Affordable Housing Subcommittee on Draft Report and COA to conduct Strategic Planning
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
Questions and Answer about DPW “fill” available for public taking
Residents have been wondering about materials transferred out of the Southborough Transfer Station for private use. The DPW Superintendent provided some answers. Read the full article → from Questions and Answer about DPW “fill” available for public taking
Police Chief Update: Process approved for hiring internal candidate
Based on the applications received, the Select Board will continuing to focus on internal candidates for the next Police Chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Update: Process approved for hiring internal candidate
Master Plan: Final version out, Implementation Committee created, Community Center Committee to be established
Earlier this month, the Planning Board accepted the final version of the Town’s Master Plan. Last night, they created a sub-committee to oversee its implementation. Read the full article → from Master Plan: Final version out, Implementation Committee created, Community Center Committee to be established
Tree Hearing Outcomes
On the principle of better late than never, I’m finally following up on the outcomes from the May 31st tree removal/appeal hearings. Read the full article → from Tree Hearing Outcomes
The week in government: Planning on Master Plan Implementation Committee; Select Board on process for Police Chief candidate(s); St Mark’s St Group on revised charge
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 on Master Plan Implementation Committee; Select Board on process for Police Chief candidate(s); St Mark’s St Group on revised charge
Covid Update: Uptick last week of school
The latest figures for Covid cases in our schools and town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Uptick last week of school
Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower
Town officials have been asked to consider a waterworks project that would allow Hopkinton to tap into MWRA’s supply through Southborough. The Select Board and others put out a public call to have the Public Works Planning Board hold public hearings on the matter. Read the full article → from Town to look at Hopkinton water connection proposal including new Oak Hill Water Tower
Southborough Celebrating Parks & Rec month – Free/Discounted Fun in July (Updated-Again)
Last night, Southborough Recreation announced special free and discounted outdoor events being offered in July. Read the full article → from Southborough Celebrating Parks & Rec month – Free/Discounted Fun in July (Updated-Again)