If you have an opinion on the topic, you have until the 2nd reading to officially weigh in. Read the full article → from School Policy Feedback: Public Comment at School Committee Meetings
This letter to the editor from resident Al Hamilton seeks supports for efforts to save ash trees threatened by an invasive insect. Read the full article → from Letter: Can we save the “Constitution Ash”?
Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to have another conversation with the public safety chiefs about Dispatcher staffing. It’s a reminder that I’m way behind in sharing what our Police and Fire Departments have been up to. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Logs, Fires, Crime warnings, Community support and more
Due to possible COVID-19 exposure, the Southborough Library is closed today. Read the full article → from Library closed today – December 7
This morning, I’m sharing the organizer’s public thank you message. Read the full article → from Kindergroup thanks Santa Day Sponsors
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: Select Board, Southborough School Committee, and more
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Schools seeking to hire parents as part-time Lunch Program staff
As of this morning, officials were promoting that they still need volunteers for the committee to examine how to spend $3M in federal funds. Read the full article → from ARPA Committee volunteers still sought (for virtual service)
The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place next month. Read the full article → from District Preschool screenings are January 14th – Schedule your appointment now
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free suicide prevention training. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention: Free training on “Question, Persuade, and Refer” method – upcoming dates (Updated)
Two weeks ago, the Select Board fielded questions and criticisms on their plan to reroute St Marks Street and build a “Pocket Park” next to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Town to work with interested parties to flesh out “Pocket Park” details; St Marks St project continues (Updated)
Recently, I received press releases about three Southborough residents/natives involved in noteworthy performances/fundraisers. I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: Skating, Marching, and Running
Rotary members have donated over 100 paper microscopes to inspire students to explore science in Ecuador. They are hoping the community will help them send more. Read the full article → from Rotary seeking support to send more Foldscopes to Ecuador
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough (Updated)