Town officials agreed to postpone Annual Town Meeting until it can be convened outdoors. Read the full article → from 2021 Annual Town Meeting to be postponed (Updated)
2021 Annual Town Meeting to be postponed (Updated)
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Covid Update: 324 cases; School issues FAQ on plans for weekly student testing
The latest information from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 324 cases; School issues FAQ on plans for weekly student testing
Volunteers Wanted for Pollination Preservation Gardens at Beals and around town (Updated)
OSPC is seeking volunteers to cultivate and tend plants for Southborough gardens that attract and sustain native bees and butterflies. Read the full article → from Volunteers Wanted for Pollination Preservation Gardens at Beals and around town (Updated)
The week in government: Conservation update to Selectmen; Regional School Committee Meeting
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: Conservation update to Selectmen; Regional School Committee Meeting
Park Central: Trial in process; testimony to resume February 1st
This week, the bench trial opened for an appeal of the approval for the controversial 40B project at Park Central in Southborough. Read the full article → from Park Central: Trial in process; testimony to resume February 1st
Register now for Winter Sow program to support Native Pollinator • Native Plant initiative (Updated)
If you’d like to have flowering native plants in your yard and around the community this summer to support native pollinators, you can sign up to sow the seeds this winter to make that possible. Read the full article → from Register now for Winter Sow program to support Native Pollinator • Native Plant initiative (Updated)
Flagpole update: New pole to be built, antennae moving to Pilgrim Church steeple
Catching up on the situation with the Town’s flagpole(s). Read the full article → from Flagpole update: New pole to be built, antennae moving to Pilgrim Church steeple
Help for “Healthy Relationships” between teens & parents/romantic partners
SYFS is partnering to offer more vital workshops for residents. The next two focus on helping teens have healthy relationships. Read the full article → from Help for “Healthy Relationships” between teens & parents/romantic partners
The public can view Park Central court trial over zoom starting Wednesday
This week, a “jury-waived trial” opens in Worcester Court against Southborough’s Zoning Board of Appeals and the Park Central developer. Read the full article → from The public can view Park Central court trial over zoom starting Wednesday
The week in government: Planning Board, School Committee, Regional School Committee and more (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: Planning Board, School Committee, Regional School Committee and more (Updated)
Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
The latest figures from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
This week, Southborough’s Board of Selectmen voted to support a new policy to consistently vet Capital expenses before they are proposed to voters. At the next Annual Town Meeting, voters will be asked to adopt a standing committee to oversee the policy (and likely the policy itself). Read the full article → from Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Board of Selectmen Chair Marty Healey publicly defended the Town’s handling of accusations against an employee in 2019. His defense clarified some details around the incident. Read the full article → from BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Covid Update: Cases rising again
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Cases rising again