Southborough Board of Health updated its figures as of yesterday, July 19th. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 5 new cases in past week, only one still active
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The week in government: Planning Board and ZBA hearings (Updated)
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 Board and ZBA hearings (Updated)
ARHS surveying public to help identify new mascot
Algonquin Regional High School’s administration is reaching out to the community for feedback as it plans to replace the tomahawk symbol as its mascot. Read the full article → from ARHS surveying public to help identify new mascot
Newly appointed “Town Counsel” firm includes familiar faces
A few weeks ago, the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC as Southborough’s new Town Counsel and Labor Counsel. The decision replaces Aldo Cipriano, who has served in that role for 20 years. Read the full article → from Newly appointed “Town Counsel” firm includes familiar faces
Volunteer still needed to fill Youth Commission vacancy
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to put out another call for a volunteer to serve on their oversight board, the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Volunteer still needed to fill Youth Commission vacancy
Special Town Meeting: Date pushed; Downtown District zoning hearings to reopen (with same map)
Last night the Board of Selectmen voted to delay the Special Town Meeting that had been scheduled for October 4th. The date is now tentatively reset to November 1st. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: Date pushed; Downtown District zoning hearings to reopen (with same map)
Water Quality and Power Energy Mix reports
The Town of Southborough posted the latest reports for power and water utilities. Read the full article → from Water Quality and Power Energy Mix reports
Covid Update: 5 active cases
The Town updated its Covid-19 infection data as of the afternoon of Monday, July 12th. At that time there were 5 new cases confirmed since my last update at the end of June. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 5 active cases
Apply by July 30 for CPC funding of Housing, Open Space, Recreation, or Preservation projects
The Community Preservation Committee is calling for new proposals with the goal of bringing projects to Annual Town Meeting in the spring. The window to apply closes this month. Read the full article → from Apply by July 30 for CPC funding of Housing, Open Space, Recreation, or Preservation projects
Extended Day update: District targeting August 9th for decision
On Friday, Superintendent Gregory Martineau updated parents of Southborough Public School students on the status of selecting an Extended Day provider for the coming school year. Read the full article → from Extended Day update: District targeting August 9th for decision
The week in government: BOS on Noise Bylaw Committee appointments and ADA transition plan
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 Noise Bylaw Committee appointments and ADA transition plan
Reminder: Apply for Senior Tax Work-Off Program on Tuesday
The Town announced the 2021-22 Senior Tax Work-Off application window will open this month. Applications are available online and at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Reminder: Apply for Senior Tax Work-Off Program on Tuesday
Beware of Flash Flooding risk in today’s storm
The Southborough Fire Department asked me to warn readers about potential for flash flooding in Southborough (and a large swath of New England) today. Read the full article → from Beware of Flash Flooding risk in today’s storm
MetroWest Community-Wide Read features Southborough author’s “White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing”
The latest book by Southborough’s Jennifer De Leon is featured as MetroWest Readers Fest’s first Community-Wide Read. Read the full article → from MetroWest Community-Wide Read features Southborough author’s “White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing”