Next week, most of Southborough municipal buildings will reopen to the public for regular hours. Read the full article → from Town buildings reopen Tuesday
Town buildings reopen Tuesday
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Obituary: William DeWolf, 78
Dr. William C. DeWolf, 78, of Southborough, loved and cherished by so many family members, friends and colleagues, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at 78 after waging a heroic four and half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: William DeWolf, 78
Town Meeting: Voters call for a Noise Bylaw – just not the Article presented (Updated)
Although voters rejected a Citizen’s Petition Article, they made clear to Town officials that they want to see the issue behind it addressed. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voters call for a Noise Bylaw – just not the Article presented (Updated)
Apply now for Town Scholarships
Last night the Town announced a “shortened application process” for the scholarships awarded by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from Apply now for Town Scholarships
Southborough job listings: Police Officer & Distpatch; School District
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police Officer & Distpatch; School District
Southborough Rec offering field hockey clinics this summer
This summer, kids in grades 2-12 can take advantage of at least one Field Hockey Clinic through Rec Read the full article → from Southborough Rec offering field hockey clinics this summer
Town Meeting: Voters reject mixing branches of government (Updated)
On Saturday, voters rejected changes proposed to the Advisory Committee’s governing bylaws. The main sticking point was blurred lines between two branches of Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voters reject mixing branches of government (Updated)
Covid Update: Unbelievable success in teen vaccinations (Updated)
The latest state report shows impressive vaccination rates for Southborough but highlights that the demographic data is a bit fuzzy. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Unbelievable success in teen vaccinations (Updated)
Early Bird registration open for Youth Football & Cheer; season kicks off in August
Registration is open for Jr. T-Hawks Northborough/Southborough Youth Football and Cheer. Read the full article → from Early Bird registration open for Youth Football & Cheer; season kicks off in August
The week in government meetings
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 meetings
Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
On Saturday, Annual Town Meeting voters weighed in on how the Town should spend its money and what our Southborough’s bylaws should be.
There weren’t many of us there. But we had a quorum and for one Article, every single vote counted. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance (Updated)
The 2021 Annual Town Meeting finally opens tomorrow. Here are important reminders and links to details. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance (Updated)
Town Meeting Update: Proposed zoning process improvements
Two Articles on the Warrant for Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting focus on fixing issues in Town zoning bylaws. Although neither would seem to be controversial, voters can be nervous about zoning changes. So, I’m giving an overview of each. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Proposed zoning process improvements
Town Meeting Update: Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
Voters who haven’t been paying close attention to the Outdoor Lighting Bylaw may have questions or misperceptions. So, it’s (past) time to focus on what it does and doesn’t ask to do. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Outdoor Lighting Bylaw