Tonight’s Special Town Meeting was a late one. For now, I’m giving a quick recap of the results. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Recap
Special Town Meeting Recap
A quick summary of the votes at Thursday night's meeting.
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Special Town Meeting Tonight
An updated look at what voters will be asked to decide at tonight's Town Meeting
There have been some updates worth highlighting since I gave an overview of the Warrant three weeks ago. So, here is my updated look at what voters will be asked to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting Tonight
NSBORO Stories on Stage next Thursday
Members of the school community will share their stories with the public next week
A week from tonight, the community is invited to a “StoryBridge” event. After months of coaching, ten members of the NSBORO community will tell their personal stories. Read the full article → from NSBORO Stories on Stage next Thursday
Avoid a spike in winter electric bills
With NGrid winter supplier rates spiking, the Town is reminding residents of the Community Aggregate alternative options
The Town is warning residents about an upcoming National Grid rate spike and reminding of the the discount option available through our aggregate utility program. Read the full article → from Avoid a spike in winter electric bills
Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy
At Special Town Meeting, voters will weigh in on the (non-binding) request to remove all flags from the Old Burial Ground except for the official U.S. flag (and grave markers)
One of the Articles that Special Town Meeting voters will decide this Thursday night is whether to urge the Select Board to limit the flags in the Old Burial Ground to the American flag. Read the full article → from Citizen Petition Article: Old Burial Ground Flags policy
Obituary: Dorothy Delarda, 95
Dorothy Delarda passed quietly on October 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy Delarda, 95
Singers invited to join annual Messiah chorus
Rehearsals begin in two weeks for the annual holiday concert at Pilgrim Church
The annual Messiah concert will return to Pilgrim Church this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start in two weeks. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join annual Messiah chorus
Obituary: Rhonda (Simard) Bartolini, 58
Rhonda (Simard) Bartolini, 58, of Southborough, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rhonda (Simard) Bartolini, 58
Obituary: Richard “Dick” Stephen Belli, 88
Richard “Dick” Stephen Belli, 88, of Southborough passed away on October 6th, 2022. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Stephen & Josephine (Sannicandro) Belli. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard “Dick” Stephen Belli, 88
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government (Updated)
School Committee; Special Town Meeting and prep
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 (Updated)
Northboro Road home uninhabitable after fire
A Southborough home sustained fire, smoke and water damage on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Northboro Road home uninhabitable after fire
Tax outlook bleak again (Updated)
The Select Board voted to use more ARPA funds to reduce the impact of Special Town Meeting.
That won't stop tax bills from increasing higher than predicted, driven by home values that continued to skyrocket beyond expectations.
Although the Town hasn’t yet set next year’s tax rate, the Select Board is predicting that residents will be paying an average of 5.89% more in taxes year. Read the full article → from Tax outlook bleak again (Updated)
Sign up for the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
Get the early bird rates for the Turkey Day run
Registration is open for the 16th annual Gobble Wobble. Sign up now to take part in the 5K run/2 mile walk. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Gobble Wobble (Updated)