Teens 12 and older can now get vaccinated at the Regional clinic. Read the full article → from Covid Clinic now accepting ages 12+
Covid Clinic now accepting ages 12+
Government
Town Meeting: Voters asked to support CPA grant for St. Mark’s Bell Tower (Updated)
As I’ve previously noted, there are five Community Preservation Act Articles this year. Yesterday, the Community Advocate covered one of them — Article 19: St. Mark’s Church Bell Tower Renovation. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voters asked to support CPA grant for St. Mark’s Bell Tower (Updated)
Dennington elected as Selectman; Regional School Committee incumbents appear to have won their race (Updated)
In the unofficial results from yesterday’s Town election, Andrew Dennington won his bid for the Board of Selectman with just over 50% of the votes. In the combined results from Southborough and Northborough, it looks like the current Northborough representatives on the Regional School Committee are keeping their seats. Read the full article → from Dennington elected as Selectman; Regional School Committee incumbents appear to have won their race (Updated)
Certify your own yard/garden a “Wildlife Habitat”
The Town is encouraging residents to help make our Town a “Certified Community Wildlife Habitat”. Individual residents/property owners can help by certifying their yards as habitats. Read the full article → from Certify your own yard/garden a “Wildlife Habitat”
Covid Update: Improved numbers in Southborough and the schools
Southborough and our public school districts are reporting relatively favorable numbers for the past week. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Improved numbers in Southborough and the schools
Reminding you to vote by 8pm today
I’m going to keep this post “stuck” to the top of the home page as a reminder to vote by 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminding you to vote by 8pm today
The week in government: Burial Ground flags, joint Budget talks for Town Meeting, bid received for South Union School, 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: Burial Ground flags, joint Budget talks for Town Meeting, bid received for South Union School, and more
Election Reminder: Drop off your ballots or plan to vote tomorrow
The annual Town Election is on Tuesday. That means that voters who applied to vote by mail are running out of time to get in their ballots. Read the full article → from Election Reminder: Drop off your ballots or plan to vote tomorrow
Covid Update: Southborough cases down, vaccinations up
Last night, Mass Pubic Health released its weekly reports by Town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough cases down, vaccinations up
Talking about Mental Health Services and Suicide Prevention
SYFS is encouraging struggling residents to check out their Coffee Talks about Mental Health Services (for emergencies and for avoiding emergencies) and Suicide Prevention. Read the full article → from Talking about Mental Health Services and Suicide Prevention
Town Survey: Carve out some time to help make a BetterSboro
Residents are being asked to head to BetterSboro.org to let Town officials know about their priorities, concerns, and what they want to see improved in Town services and governance. Read the full article → from Town Survey: Carve out some time to help make a BetterSboro
Candidate’s Letter: Michael Weishan for Board of Selectman
This spring, residents will choose from two candidates running for one seat on the Board of Selectmen. To help you make that decision, I have invited each to submit a letter to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Michael Weishan for Board of Selectman
Covid Clinic Update: Walk-in appointments available Thurs & Fri; More appointment opportunities (Updated)
Southborough Public Health asked me to alert residents about some important new opportunities at the local Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic. Read the full article → from Covid Clinic Update: Walk-in appointments available Thurs & Fri; More appointment opportunities (Updated)
Town Meeting: Fire Department seeking “Water Tender” tanker – for “off hydrant” areas of Town (Updated)
Through the Annual Town Meeting this month, the Southborough Fire Department is seeking a 2,000 gallon “Fire Tender”. The Fire Chief asked if I could share information on the request with readers. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Fire Department seeking “Water Tender” tanker – for “off hydrant” areas of Town (Updated)