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
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Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events of the Week: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and shortened Town hours
Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale: 3 options remain (Updated Again)
The Southborough Gardeners asked me to help promote their annual wreath sale. For the second year, they’ll be taking orders by mail. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale: 3 options remain (Updated Again)
Seussical whimsy tonight and tomorrow at Algonquin
More news (and images) are out on the high school’s performance of the whimsical musical based on Dr. Seuss books. Read the full article → from Seussical whimsy tonight and tomorrow at Algonquin
Kids Turkey Trot – Free fun run this Saturday
Southborough Kindergroup is hosting a free fun run. Read the full article → from Kids Turkey Trot – Free fun run this Saturday
Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
A look at how currently proposed redistricting maps will impact our town. Read the full article → from Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Last night, the Select Board unanimously supported the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set a single property tax rate for FY22. Read the full article → from Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
Reminder that the Gobble Wobble will be run in person this Thanksgiving, and volunteers are still needed. Read the full article → from Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
“Give Thanks and Welcome Neighbors” gathering – Sunday
Southborough’s “Neighbors for Peace” and “Hate Has No Home” are issuing a public invitation. Read the full article → from “Give Thanks and Welcome Neighbors” gathering – Sunday
Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
On tonight’s Select Board agenda is follow up on a staffing request made by the Chief of Southboough Police earlier this month. Read the full article → from Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on nine trees Public Works is seeking to remove. They will also discuss a related project that has raised public concerns, including for the recent clearing of several other old growth trees. Read the full article → from Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
The week in government: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
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: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
Post-season Update: Girls Soccer state championship bid over
An update on Algonquin high school sports post-season tourneys. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Girls Soccer state championship bid over