Rounding up some recent town and school news covered by the Community Advocate. (Plus adding some context.) Read the full article → from CA Roundup: Potential Chestnut Hill Road closure; NSBORO on Masking, Mascots, Food shortages, Exploring Languages, and Bus Tracking
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Weekly Covid Update
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update
Volunteer to help decide how to spend $3M in Town ARPA funds
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Town’s decision to create an ARPA Committee. The Select Board is charging a seven member committee with making recommendations on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Town is eligible for reimbursements up to $3,051,241. Some restrictions apply to how ARPA funds can be used. Read the full article → from Volunteer to help decide how to spend $3M in Town ARPA funds
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
Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
A look at how currently proposed redistricting maps will impact our town. Read the full article → from Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Last night, the Select Board unanimously supported the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set a single property tax rate for FY22. Read the full article → from Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
On tonight’s Select Board agenda is follow up on a staffing request made by the Chief of Southboough Police earlier this month. Read the full article → from Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on nine trees Public Works is seeking to remove. They will also discuss a related project that has raised public concerns, including for the recent clearing of several other old growth trees. Read the full article → from Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
The week in government: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
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: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
Reminder: Southborough’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
Weekly Covid Update: Highest 2 week count since early January
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: Highest 2 week count since early January
The week in government: School Committee 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: School Committee and more