An update on Covid cases and news in the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid cases and positivity rates continue to drop (Updated)
Government
The week in government: Planning hearings and Tree Bylaw; Mask policies; School Building presentation (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 and Tree Bylaw; Mask policies; School Building presentation (Updated)
School Building Research Committee to report to School Committee Wednesday
Based on new projections (again) of future enrollment growth, the NSBORO administration is against closing a school unless there is a related school building addition/renovation project to go with it. Read the full article → from School Building Research Committee to report to School Committee Wednesday
Selectmen invite Planning Board to discuss Tree Removal Policy
At this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting, officials clarified that for a large portion of the Town, even clearly dead/hazardous trees/limbs can’t be trimmed/removed without a Planning Board Hearing. Read the full article → from Selectmen invite Planning Board to discuss Tree Removal Policy
Rep Dykema resigning next week
Effective next week, Southborough may be without a state House rep until the November election. Read the full article → from Rep Dykema resigning next week
Paul Giamatti movie to film movie on St. Mark’s campus
Southborough will be the site of another Hollywood production. Read the full article → from Paul Giamatti movie to film movie on St. Mark’s campus
Southborough Democratic Caucus – February 9 (Update)
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s virtual caucus a week from today to help elect delegates to the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus – February 9 (Update)
SYFS News: In-Person resumes, Referrals on pause, new Parent Support Group, Camp Scholarship changes, Listen with L.O.V.E., and more
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to share their February bulletin. Read the full article → from SYFS News: In-Person resumes, Referrals on pause, new Parent Support Group, Camp Scholarship changes, Listen with L.O.V.E., and more
DPW and Planning Board disagree over Shade Tree removal policy/bylaw
Town officials are trying to come to agreement on new parameters for deciding which roadside trees should be removed with or without a public hearing. Read the full article → from DPW and Planning Board disagree over Shade Tree removal policy/bylaw
Apply now for Southborough’s Taxation Aid for Seniors and the Disabled (or donate to the fund)
This month, eligible residents can apply for relief from Southborough taxes. Read the full article → from Apply now for Southborough’s Taxation Aid for Seniors and the Disabled (or donate to the fund)
Covid Update: NSBORO encourages students to sign up for weekly at home rapid tests; Town’s daily count continues decline
An update on Covid cases and related news in our Town and the schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO encourages students to sign up for weekly at home rapid tests; Town’s daily count continues decline
Register now for the ’22 Winter Sow program to support native pollinators (Seed pickup Saturday)
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Register now for the ’22 Winter Sow program to support native pollinators (Seed pickup Saturday)
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
Covid Update: NSBORO cases declined, as did testing positivity rates
The data continues to show a decline in new Covid cases in our community. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO cases declined, as did testing positivity rates