An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 32 Active cases; recent spike at Neary School
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Select Board to discuss requested closure on Chestnut Hill Road tonight
On Monday, when I posted about the highlights on meeting agendas this week, I failed to notice a significant one. Read the full article → from Select Board to discuss requested closure on Chestnut Hill Road tonight
Letter: Open letter to residents on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting
This letter to the editor from the Historical Commission Chair about alleged “disinformation” from proponents of the Downtown Initiative at the November 1st Special Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Open letter to residents on Monday night’s Special Town Meeting
Special Town Meeting: New zoning created for a Downtown District (Updated)
Last night, 3% of Southborough voters determined the fate of zoning for a district encompassing downtown Main Street. The motion that passed 182 to 65 was a bylaw revised by voters on Town Meeting floor. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: New zoning created for a Downtown District (Updated)
The week in Sports: End of Central Mass Finals, start of State Championships
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: End of Central Mass Finals, start of State Championships
Covid Booster Clinic for eligible residents this month
The Southborough Board of Health is promoting Covid Vaccine Booster shots for eligible residents. Registration is open for clinic hours on November 15 and 22. Read the full article → from Covid Booster Clinic for eligible residents this month
Cub Scouts are selling wreaths and candles – will be knocking at doors (Updated)
Cub Scouts are selling wreaths and hand dipped Hanukkah candles for the holidays Read the full article → from Cub Scouts are selling wreaths and candles – will be knocking at doors (Updated)
Special Town Meeting: All Articles passed (though two with amendments)
Last night, Southborough voters quickly passed 9 Articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. They then spent hours discussing, debating, and amending the 10th before finally passing a version of the Downtown District zoning bylaw. Read the full article → from Special Town Meeting: All Articles passed (though two with amendments)
Reminder: Special Town Meeting at 7pm
On Monday night, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Special Town Meeting at 7pm
Winter Gear Swap: Donate through Friday for Swap this Sunday
If you donate your old, gently used winter outerwear now through Friday, you can take part in a special swap this Sunday to gear infants, kids and teens up for the winter. Read the full article → from Winter Gear Swap: Donate through Friday for Swap this Sunday
Donate your extra candy to the troops (Updated)
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate your excess candy to service members overseas. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy to the troops (Updated)
The week in government: Special Town Meeting; Board of Selectmen; Public Hearing on Demolition Permit
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: Special Town Meeting; Board of Selectmen; Public Hearing on Demolition Permit
Postseason Update: Volleyball loss to Westborough; Soccer to Finals on Sunday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Postseason Update: Volleyball loss to Westborough; Soccer to Finals on Sunday
Monday’s Town Meeting-at-a-glance: “No Mask, No Entry”; What’s on the Warrant
On Monday night, Southborough will hold a Special Town Meeting. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Monday’s Town Meeting-at-a-glance: “No Mask, No Entry”; What’s on the Warrant