This morning, the Town posted updated Covid data. There has been a continued uptick in cases. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 30 new/probable cases reported in one week, 26 active cases
Government
The week in government: Select Board on Park Central decision and finalizing Budget & Warrant; Regional and Southborough School Committees (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: Select Board on Park Central decision and finalizing Budget & Warrant; Regional and Southborough School Committees (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting: An updated look at the Warrant
On May 4th and 5th, Southborough will hold its Annual Town Meeting. It’s time for an update on what’s on the Warrant. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: An updated look at the Warrant
Tree Process Update: Reappointed Tree Warden; Interim Flow Chart; Articles status
The Planning Board has been seeking to improve the Town’s decision making process for removing Public Shade Trees. Since I last wrote about their discussions with the Select Board and Public Works, there have been some developments. Read the full article → from Tree Process Update: Reappointed Tree Warden; Interim Flow Chart; Articles status
Inspections for Single Family Home Assessments resuming next week
The Assessors are alerting Southborough residents that Cyclical Inspections of Single Family Homes will take place, starting in some neighborhoods next week. Read the full article → from Inspections for Single Family Home Assessments resuming next week
Town Election: Races for Planning Board and just the Nboro seat on Regional School Committee; Candidates Night
Last night was the deadline for candidates to withdraw from the May 10th election. Read the full article → from Town Election: Races for Planning Board and just the Nboro seat on Regional School Committee; Candidates Night
Covid Clinics in Northborough for 1st and 2nd Boosters (Pfizer & Moderna offered)
Now that a 2nd Booster shot is recommended for some residents, area health departments are partnering to hold more Booster clinics. Read the full article → from Covid Clinics in Northborough for 1st and 2nd Boosters (Pfizer & Moderna offered)
Regional School Committee to review proposed schematics for ARHS Athletic Complex upgrade
A week from tonight, the Regional School Committee meeting will hear details of a proposed upgrade to the school’s Athletic Complex. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee to review proposed schematics for ARHS Athletic Complex upgrade
The week in government: Select Board and Advisory on (final?) FY23 Budgets
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 and Advisory on (final?) FY23 Budgets
Town seeking input on how to celebrate our 300th anniversary (in 5 years)
The Town is asking community members to start thinking about our impending big birthday. Read the full article → from Town seeking input on how to celebrate our 300th anniversary (in 5 years)
“Scoop the Poop”: Town educating public on the importance of cleaning up dog waste
Town committees are trying to raise awareness that not disposing properly of dog poop can negatively impact the environment and the state’s drinking water supply. Read the full article → from “Scoop the Poop”: Town educating public on the importance of cleaning up dog waste
Town to submit comment asking state to be more flexible on “MBTA Communities” housing guidelines
Town officials are seeking to persuade DHCD that its “one size fits all” draft guidelines to increase multi-family housing would be counterproductive as written. Read the full article → from Town to submit comment asking state to be more flexible on “MBTA Communities” housing guidelines
Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated
This month, Worcester Superior Court ruled in favor of residents appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals’s approval of a permit for a large development planned off of Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Court annuls ZBA approval of Park Central, orders permit be vacated
The week in government: Planning hearings on Tree and Scenic Road Articles and Town letter to state on “MBTA Communities” guidelines
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 on Tree and Scenic Road Articles and Town letter to state on “MBTA Communities” guidelines