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
The week in government
News
Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
17 Southborough runners will be part of the pack in tomorrow morning’s big marathon. Read the full article → from Southborough runners headed for Heartbreak Hill
Construction on downtown railroad tracks Tuesday – Thursday
Downtown businesses will be accessible, but no through traffic allowed. Next week's work will create some safety improvements at the crossing, but no drainage work
Next week, construction crews for CSX railroads will return to Southborough. Read the full article → from Construction on downtown railroad tracks Tuesday – Thursday
“Hands-Off” Protest Tonight
The public is invited to join residents planning to "STANDOUT & STAND UP NOW" on sidewalks around a Rte 9 Intersection
A small group of residents is planning to make their displeasure known with what they see as infringements on Democracy. They are inviting others to join them when they publicly stand up. Read the full article → from “Hands-Off” Protest Tonight
2025 Marathon: Grace Bellefeuille for Journey Forward
With help from the non-profit, the formerly paralyzed resident is running in her second Boston Marathon.
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: Grace Bellefeuille for Journey Forward
Town Meeting questions over “Clickers”
Here’s my look at questions and issues related to using Town Meeting clickers at the April 7th meeting, the history of adopting clickers, and the plans for using them again in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Town Meeting questions over “Clickers”
Job listings
Seeking Program Manager for Southborough Senior Center
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Southborough Community Fund helps Neary embrace “Emotional and Physical Health”
Neary’s Phys.Ed. teacher asked me to share with readers news about a wellness program recently held thanks to funding by the Southborough Community Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Fund helps Neary embrace “Emotional and Physical Health”
Abbreviated Select Board Meeting this Friday
I’m following up on the issue of the many meetings that were cancelled Tuesday through Thursday morning. Read the full article → from Abbreviated Select Board Meeting this Friday
Join the Community Read for Mental Health Awareness Month
The public is invited to take part in Southborough’s “Community Read”, featuring the novel The Authenticity Project. Read the full article → from Join the Community Read for Mental Health Awareness Month
Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night
The committee isn't officially meeting, but their forum will still go on.
The Neary Building Committee’s public forum for this week will focus on addressing public concerns about the project being sited in the current Neary School footprint, downhill from an old landfill. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Project Site” — Wednesday Night
This week in government meetings is mostly cancelled (Updated)
Between the Town's website going down and Open Meeting Law requirements, the town and schools were forced to cancel ten meetings. The Neary Building Project Forum will still take place.
A technology glitch impacted the legally required posting of agendas. As a result, all of the meetings scheduled for today through Thursday morning were cancelled. Read the full article → from This week in government meetings is mostly cancelled (Updated)
2025 Marathon: NECC’s team of ten
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: NECC’s team of ten
2025 Marathon: Matthew Pitney for One Mission
[Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of community members donning Boston Marathon bibs for a cause.] Read the full article → from 2025 Marathon: Matthew Pitney for One Mission