The annual winter parking ban was approved this week. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Government
Town seeking all residents “at large” members for St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group
Last night, the Board of Selectmen approved the charge for a committee to recommend how to use the empty space in the center of the planned, controversial “pocket park” next to the Southborough Library. They are seeking residents (who can also be serving on other committees) to volunteer to be part of the group. Read the full article → from Town seeking all residents “at large” members for St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group
Back to “Board of Selectmen” for now
Last night, the Town Administrator informed the Board that he was temporarily reversing course based on criticism of jumping too quickly. Read the full article → from Back to “Board of Selectmen” for now
Noise Bylaw Committee seeking your input – Wednesday at 7:30 (Updated)
A hearing will be held this Wednesday night and interested members of the public are encouraged to participate. Read the full article → from Noise Bylaw Committee seeking your input – Wednesday at 7:30 (Updated)
Booster Clinic for 16-18 year olds at Algonquin on Thursday
Northborough received enough Pfizer Covid Vaccines to offer booster shots to district 16-18 year olds. Read the full article → from Booster Clinic for 16-18 year olds at Algonquin on Thursday
The week in government: Planning Hearings & ANRs; Articles for next Town Meeting; Noise Bylaw input; School calendar and policies; Reasonable Off Ramp for masks at ARHS; Downtown Phase II (Updated)
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 Hearings & ANRs; Articles for next Town Meeting; Noise Bylaw input; School calendar and policies; Reasonable Off Ramp for masks at ARHS; Downtown Phase II (Updated)
Covid Booster Clinic for ages 18+ on December 22nd
Southborough’s Board of Health is offering a Covid Vaccine Booster Clinic next week, featuring the Moderna vaccine. That vaccine is only approved for use in ages 18+. Read the full article → from Covid Booster Clinic for ages 18+ on December 22nd
Events this week: Restoring native pollinator habitats, Noise Bylaw Forum, Fill a Cruiser, Read to a Dog, and Messiah Sing
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Restoring native pollinator habitats, Noise Bylaw Forum, Fill a Cruiser, Read to a Dog, and Messiah Sing
Officially rebranded Select Board eliminates “Chat” on zoom meetings
On Tuesday, the Select Board voted to eliminate the “Chat” function on for all Southborough boards/committees that remotely hold meetings over the Town’s zoom account. Read the full article → from Officially rebranded Select Board eliminates “Chat” on zoom meetings
More Than Just The Buzz! Restoring native pollinations systems – Wednesday night
The public is invited to a presentation on restoring habitats friendly to “at risk” native pollinators and simple ways to help. Read the full article → from More Than Just The Buzz! Restoring native pollinations systems – Wednesday night
SYFS: Fuel Assistance, Thanks for giving, Programs on Listening and Communication, and more
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to let readers know about news in their December newsletter. Read the full article → from SYFS: Fuel Assistance, Thanks for giving, Programs on Listening and Communication, and more
Weekly Covid Update: Post-Thanksgiving spike
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: Post-Thanksgiving spike
The week in government: Select Board, Southborough 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: Select Board, Southborough School Committee, and more
Southborough job listings: Schools seeking to hire parents as part-time Lunch Program staff
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Schools seeking to hire parents as part-time Lunch Program staff