Town officials are looking at when and how Committees should return to in-person meetings. Read the full article → from Town researching returning to in-person meetings with a Hybrid virtual twist
News
Select Board approves engineering phase for Senior Center addition
Last week, the Select Board agreed to allocate $20K to the next phase in a planned renovation at the Southborough Senior Center. Read the full article → from Select Board approves engineering phase for Senior Center addition
Town continues to grapple with tree issues; Planning Board Article hearings open Monday (Updated)
On Monday, the Planning Board will hold public hearings on two proposed Articles related to preserving viable trees along Southborough roads. Read the full article → from Town continues to grapple with tree issues; Planning Board Article hearings open Monday (Updated)
Library Seed Exchange – Join them outdoors Saturday (or swing by starting April 4)
The Southborough Library is preparing to make seeds available through its annual seed exchange program. Read the full article → from Library Seed Exchange – Join them outdoors Saturday (or swing by starting April 4)
Town Election: Races for Planning Board and Regional School Committee, not Select Board
Last night was the deadline for filing papers to run in the Town’s election in May. Read the full article → from Town Election: Races for Planning Board and Regional School Committee, not Select Board
Time to register for spring Rugby
The Eagles Rugby program was absorbed into the regional NERC program last fall (though the 7th and 8th grade team will retain the Eagles name). Now, they are recruiting for K-8 players this spring. Read the full article → from Time to register for spring Rugby
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
The week in sports: Algonquin Girls Hockey wins State Championship
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: Algonquin Girls Hockey wins State Championship
“How can Southboro improve?”: Town Survey
Today, I’m spotlighting the 2nd Annual Town Survey. Read the full article → from “How can Southboro improve?”: Town Survey
Letter: Eliminate anonymous comments
This letter to the editor from resident Chris Robbins urges the editor to stop allowing anonymous comments on MySouthborough.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Eliminate anonymous comments
Track & Field camp: Evenings June 20 – 24
The ARHS Track team is holding its “Algonquin Track & Field Camp” again this summer. Read the full article → from Track & Field camp: Evenings June 20 – 24
Town committee seeking photos of Southborough scenes to include in Master Plan
The Southborough Master Plan Committee has put out a call for contributed photos. Read the full article → from Town committee seeking photos of Southborough scenes to include in Master Plan
Covid Update
For the second week, there was an uptick in the number of new/probable cases in Town, but numbers are still far below the January peak. Read the full article → from Covid Update
Conservation seeking 3 new members
The Southborough Conservation Commission asked me to share news that they have two vacancies, and a third pending this summer. Read the full article → from Conservation seeking 3 new members