Last week, the Noise Bylaw Committee presented their survey’s results. Read the full article → from Noise Bylaw survey results: 50% in favor of a law while 37% disagree
Government
The week in government: Planning Board and Conservation hearings, and much 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: Planning Board and Conservation hearings, and much more
Town’s consultants recommend use of Woodward as municipal building/community center and Town House as Library annex
Described as “phase zero” of Town’s analysis, consultants studying the Town’s space needs and options recommended a plan to completely repurpose two Town owned buildings. Read the full article → from Town’s consultants recommend use of Woodward as municipal building/community center and Town House as Library annex
Covid Update: Have cases peaked in Southborough?
While the numbers are still high, cases per week appear to be down. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Have cases peaked in Southborough?
Town Meeting: Potential Articles, including Town and Citizen Petition Articles related to St Marks Street and Pocket Park easements
The date and location for Annual Town Meeting has yet to be set. But the list of potential Articles on the Warrant have been. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Potential Articles, including Town and Citizen Petition Articles related to St Marks Street and Pocket Park easements
Green Communities Update: 2021 investments; 5 yrs of investments estimating return of $100K+ in annual savings
A hybrid police cruiser was one of the ways that Southborough is using Mass’ Green Communities Program to reduce the Town’s energy/fuel bills while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article → from Green Communities Update: 2021 investments; 5 yrs of investments estimating return of $100K+ in annual savings
The week in government: BOS meeting; Capital Planning’s presentation of completed Town Space Needs Study Report
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: BOS meeting; Capital Planning’s presentation of completed Town Space Needs Study Report
Town surveying parents of kids in spring sports on interest in attending Annual Town Meeting
A quick survey launched this week is targeted at learning more about how youth sports this spring might conflict with voter participation in Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town surveying parents of kids in spring sports on interest in attending Annual Town Meeting
Democratic activist announces run for our State Rep
Kate Donaghue, a Democrat from Westborough with a background in local politics and activism, has announced a run for the new incumbentless State Representative District that includes Southborough. Read the full article → from Democratic activist announces run for our State Rep
Senior Center Closure extended: New reopening date is January 31st
To protect residents and employees, the Senior Center is keeping its doors closed a bit longer. Read the full article → from Senior Center Closure extended: New reopening date is January 31st
New Electricity Supply pricing and enrollment window for Southborough Community Power Choice
The new supply rates have been posted for the municipal aggregate utility program. Read the full article → from New Electricity Supply pricing and enrollment window for Southborough Community Power Choice
Covid Update: Sign up Quickly for Booster clinics; 441 new cases, 183 active
Booster clinics will open to the “general public” at the end of the week. So book now while Southborough residents are among the prioritized groups for access. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Sign up Quickly for Booster clinics; 441 new cases, 183 active
Business Roundup: Addiction Recovery Centers opened, Luxury Car Condos coming, Micro Enterprise Grants, and plans for Amazon outreach
I’m rounding up some recent news on business and economic development in Southborough. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Addiction Recovery Centers opened, Luxury Car Condos coming, Micro Enterprise Grants, and plans for Amazon outreach
Selectmen asking Conservation to take over five Town parcels
The Board of Selectmen voted to have the Conservation Commission take over the care and control of five Town owned properties. The vote is conditioned on the approval of ConCom. Read the full article → from Selectmen asking Conservation to take over five Town parcels