The Library will offer a special pre-recorded version of the annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Town Election: Register by Today; Submit your questions now for Meet the Candidates (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: BOS votes on Warrant Articles; ZBA on Ken’s Special Permit
The state issued its weekly reports on Covid-19 cases and vaccinations by town. There’s some good news on both fronts. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Back in yellow; 54% of residents at least partially vaccinated (Updated)
This week, selectmen agreed to push off again the Article to revamp zoning for the Downtown District. Rather than tackling it at the Annual Town Meeting, the Board plans to schedule a Special Town Meeting in the fall. Read the full article → from Downtown Zoning Article tabled to Fall Meeting
Applications to vote by mail are now available for the May 11th Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Vote by Mail applications now available
Yesterday afternoon, the Town of Southborough announced that the long awaited regional clinic is opening today. Read the full article → from Regional Vaccination Clinic launched; doses dedicated to Southborough residents each week
The deadline for candidates to withdraw from the Town election ballot passed last Friday. So, it’s past time for an update. Read the full article → from Election Update: Races for BOS and Regional School Committee
Tonight’s budget discussions should include the level of staffing needed for the IT department. The Community Advocate covered selectmen’s split opinions on the issue from last week’s meeting. Read the full article → from CA: Selectmen debate IT staffing levels
The latest figures from the school and town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: School and Town latest figures
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 Hearings; BOS and Advisory on Budgets and ATM Articles; School Committee
In preparation for Town Meeting discussions, NSBORO schools administration has posted Budget documents for the next fiscal year. I’m pulling together some highlights of what they are asking voters, and how it is being pitched. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: School budgets
Mass Public Health posted its weekly reports last night, and the Town updated its figures this morning. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough still red; 46% of residents at least partially vaccinated
The Board of Selectmen voted to support holding a Special Town Meeting this fall. But the motion was qualified as a “soft” commitment, reflecting the Board’s uncertainty of what’s ahead. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Possible phased approach for Public Health budget using Special Fall Meeting
Ken’s Foods is again going before the Zoning Board of Appeals. This time, the business is seeking to expand its distribution center on its east end. Read the full article → from Ken’s Food seeking variance to expand to east – April 21 ZBA Hearing