The latest state report shows impressive vaccination rates for Southborough but highlights that the demographic data is a bit fuzzy. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Unbelievable success in teen vaccinations (Updated)
Government
The week in government meetings
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 meetings
Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
On Saturday, Annual Town Meeting voters weighed in on how the Town should spend its money and what our Southborough’s bylaws should be.
There weren’t many of us there. But we had a quorum and for one Article, every single vote counted. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance (Updated)
The 2021 Annual Town Meeting finally opens tomorrow. Here are important reminders and links to details. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance (Updated)
Town Meeting Update: Proposed zoning process improvements
Two Articles on the Warrant for Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting focus on fixing issues in Town zoning bylaws. Although neither would seem to be controversial, voters can be nervous about zoning changes. So, I’m giving an overview of each. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Proposed zoning process improvements
Town Meeting Update: Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
Voters who haven’t been paying close attention to the Outdoor Lighting Bylaw may have questions or misperceptions. So, it’s (past) time to focus on what it does and doesn’t ask to do. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
Town Meeting Update: Projected tax increase and PILOT news (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting is in two days. So, it’s past time to update readers on the proposed budgets. In related news, I’m also sharing an announcement on PILOT promises from the two big private schools in town. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Projected tax increase and PILOT news (Updated)
South Union bid withdrawn; Article 23 to be postponed
The proposal to purchase the historic South Union building was withdrawn yesterday. With no active proposals, the Board of Selectmen will ask Annual Town Meeting voters to indefinitely postpone Article 23. Read the full article → from South Union bid withdrawn; Article 23 to be postponed
Town Meeting: Articles on Meals Tax, Speed Limits, and Standing Committees
Tonight, I’m focusing on informing/updating readers on six Articles. They cover a proposed new tax, giving officials the authority to slow drivers down in some parts of town, and bylaw changes related to three committees. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles on Meals Tax, Speed Limits, and Standing Committees
Covid Update: Town and Schools #s trending well
There are promising figures from the Town and the schools that demonstrate that the spread of Covid-19 and its impacts are diminishing in our community. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town and Schools #s trending well
Sign up to help create the new Pollination Preservation Garden at Beals Preserve – Sunday
OSPC and SOLF are seeking volunteers to help lay the groundwork for a special garden. Read the full article → from Sign up to help create the new Pollination Preservation Garden at Beals Preserve – Sunday
South Union Building sale headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
The Town received only one bid in response to their RFP for the historic South Union building. While selectmen noted concerns, they continued to move towards bringing the proposal to voters at this Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting on May 22nd. Read the full article → from South Union Building sale headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
The week in government: BOS on budgets; Regional School Committee; ZBA on Ken’s; Annual Town 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: BOS on budgets; Regional School Committee; ZBA on Ken’s; Annual Town Meeting
Official Town Election Results posted with clarification
For those of you who voted last week, here are the official, corrected, details on how your votes added up.
On Friday afternoon, the “official” results for the Town election were posted. They came with a clarification about an issue that some blog commenters voiced concern over. Read the full article → from Official Town Election Results posted with clarification