This week, the Board of Health discussed plans for making the November 1st Special Town Meeting a safe environment for participants. The main question they had was, could they legally require voters wear masks?
While I’m covering that, I’ll also provide a peek of what attending voters will be expect to decide. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: Draft Warrant, Mask Mandate, and Safety Precautions
Linda P. Grossman passed away on September 30, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: Linda P. Grossman
Southborough Recreation is offering a Special Olympics Basketball program for 5-15 year olds Read the full article → from Special Olympics Basketball this fall
This fall, the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are studying whether it is feasible to replace the contract with a district-run going forward. Read the full article → from CA: NSBORO studying making Extended Day an in-house program
The latest stats on NSBORO new Cases and “possible” transmissions between students and staff in school, plus this week’s data from the Town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO clarifies no “Probable” case of in-school transmission
After months of meetings, forums, and hearings, the Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, and vocal downtown residents and abutters came to apparent consensus on a proposed Downtown District Bylaw to present to Town Meeting voters. Unfortunately, that version is one that doesn’t pass muster with the group that initially spearheaded the initiative. Read the full article → from Downtown District zoning: Planning’s changes please opponents but frustrate proponents; Article may be pulled
The Town has announced that nearby, Drive thru COVID tests are about to become available to residents. Read the full article → from Drive thru Covid Tests available starting Monday
Algonquin Regional High’s Boosters club is promoting a “Leave Your Legacy Fundraiser”. Read the full article → from ARHS Boosters’ Brick Fundraiser: Leave Your Legacy
Heritage Day weekend will be the Town’s 3rd annual fundraiser for ALS One. Read the full article → from ALS Weekend: October 9-11 at the Southborough Golf Club (Updated)
I’m sharing the details on this Wednesday’s Food Truck Festival. Read the full article → from Food Truck Festival: Details on Sept 29th event
Pilgrim Church asked me to share news on a new support group they are launching for LBGTQ+ junior and senior high youth and their friends and allies. Read the full article → from Learn about “Safe Space LGBTQ+” discussion group for teens and allies – Friday
This afternoon, the phone lines went down for most of the Town’s municipal buildings. That includes the Public Safety Station and Town Hall. Read the full article → from Town phones temporarily down: Call 9-1-1 for emergencies (Updated)
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Football shutout Groton-Donstable; Girls Volleyball racked up 3 more wins
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 on Ken’s Foods warehouse expansion; BOS closing Special Town Meeting Warrant