Tonight, the Board of Selectmen are again offering virtual office hours. Read the full article → from Selectmen holding Office Hours tonight
Selectmen holding Office Hours tonight
Government
Park Central Update: Former ZBA Chair may not testify due to “memory issues” (Updated)
Last Thursday, local media wrote that the former ZBA Chair’s personal lawyer was seeking to quash the subpoena. An update to the docket on Friday appears to indicate he was successful. Read the full article → from Park Central Update: Former ZBA Chair may not testify due to “memory issues” (Updated)
Covid Update: Town rates declining; Trottier and ARHS to increase in person learning in April
It’s time for an update on Covid numbers in Southborough and the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town rates declining; Trottier and ARHS to increase in person learning in April
The week in government: Planning Board hearings, School Committee meeting, 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: Planning Board hearings, School Committee meeting, and more
Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
This week, the Board of Selectmen rescheduled Annual Town Meeting to open at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 22nd. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting to open morning of May 22
SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
Southborough Cultural Arts Council announced its 2021 round of awards. $6,026 in grants will support 13 programs for the community. Read the full article → from SCAC awards grants for a new season of arts and culture
Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
The Chair of the Board of Selectmen gave fellow members good news on progress over easement issues related to the downtown reconstruction project. It was followed by a project update that left the Board unsettled about another element of the project. Read the full article → from Downtown reconstruction update: Easement progress; another wrinkle in project at train tracks (Updated)
Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
Last week, I shared news of boards and committees that need (or could use) new members. The landscape has changed a little, so I’m providing an update. Read the full article → from Vacancy update: SCAC seeking members (and student volunteers); status of other openings
SYFS Survey: Agency seeking assess community needs
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents and Town employees to complete a 5-10 minute survey. Read the full article → from SYFS Survey: Agency seeking assess community needs
Covid Update: Over 400 cases in Southborough; NSBORO student screening in all 10 schools
With the Town updating its figures today and the school district publishing its weekly Dashboard last night, it’s time for a look a the numbers. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 400 cases in Southborough; NSBORO student screening in all 10 schools
The week in government: BOS on South Union building, Town Meeting schedule, issuing RFP for Legal Services, CSX easement issues
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 on South Union building, Town Meeting schedule, issuing RFP for Legal Services, CSX easement issues
BOS to discuss enforcing railroad’s property rights over part of downtown Cafe’s lot – Tuesday
Mauro’s Village Cafe parking lot purportedly infringes on CSX Transportation’s property. To get easements allowing fixes to downtown infrastructure, selectmen may enforce the railroad’s property rights with barriers and curbs. Read the full article → from BOS to discuss enforcing railroad’s property rights over part of downtown Cafe’s lot – Tuesday
Covid Update: Southborough area still yellow
An update on the Town and state’s latest reporting for Southborough cases. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough area still yellow
Town promoting Bedford VA clinic for Veterans of all ages
The VA has now expanded that to all ages. However, veterans need to be enrolled in VA healthcare to qualify. Read the full article → from Town promoting Bedford VA clinic for Veterans of all ages