An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: Highest 2 week count since early January
Government
The week in government: 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: School Committee and more
Residents’ tax bills should be higher than projected for ’22; Town to seek input on applying ARPA funds to other uses
This week, the Town’s Assessor explained why projected taxes for average homeowners has increased. Read the full article → from Residents’ tax bills should be higher than projected for ’22; Town to seek input on applying ARPA funds to other uses
Southborough’s Veterans Day Observances
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day Observances
Weekly Covid Update: 32 Active cases; recent spike at Neary School
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 32 Active cases; recent spike at Neary School
Select Board to discuss requested closure on Chestnut Hill Road tonight
On Monday, when I posted about the highlights on meeting agendas this week, I failed to notice a significant one. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss requested closure on Chestnut Hill Road tonight
Special Town Meeting: New zoning created for a Downtown District (Updated)
Last night, 3% of Southborough voters determined the fate of zoning for a district encompassing downtown Main Street. The motion that passed 182 to 65 was a bylaw revised by voters on Town Meeting floor. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: New zoning created for a Downtown District (Updated)
Covid Booster Clinic for eligible residents this month
The Southborough Board of Health is promoting Covid Vaccine Booster shots for eligible residents. Registration is open for clinic hours on November 15 and 22. Read the full article → from Covid Booster Clinic for eligible residents this month
Special Town Meeting: All Articles passed (though two with amendments)
Last night, Southborough voters quickly passed 9 Articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. They then spent hours discussing, debating, and amending the 10th before finally passing a version of the Downtown District zoning bylaw. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: All Articles passed (though two with amendments)
Reminder: Special Town Meeting at 7pm
On Monday night, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Special Town Meeting at 7pm
The week in government: Special Town Meeting; Board of Selectmen; Public Hearing on Demolition Permit
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: Special Town Meeting; Board of Selectmen; Public Hearing on Demolition Permit
Monday’s Town Meeting-at-a-glance: “No Mask, No Entry”; What’s on the Warrant
On Monday night, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Monday’s Town Meeting-at-a-glance: “No Mask, No Entry”; What’s on the Warrant
Pre-register 5-11 year olds for Town’s (TBD) Covid Clinic
This week, the Town announced plans for a Covid Vaccination Clinic for 5-11 year olds. The Board of Health is encouraging residents to pre-register children. Read the full article → from Pre-register 5-11 year olds for Town’s (TBD) Covid Clinic
Special Town Meeting Update: Change to Article 3 and Explanation for Article 4
I’m continuing to look at what’s on Monday’s Warrant. This morning, I’m focusing on the big changes I missed is being made to Article 3 and context for Article 4. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Update: Change to Article 3 and Explanation for Article 4