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
Government
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
Noise Bylaw survey results: 50% in favor of a law while 37% disagree
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
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