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
Annual Town Meeting is in two days. So, it’s past time to update readers on the proposed budgets. In related news, I’m also sharing an announcement on PILOT promises from the two big private schools in town. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Projected tax increase and PILOT news (Updated)
The Northborough Southborough Eagles Youth Rugby program is inviting kids to give their co-ed middle school program a try. Read the full article → from Give Rugby a try this Sunday: Free Intro Session for Grades 5-8
Yesterday, the Superintendent issued new policies for the Northborough-Southborough public schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: New Covid guidelines differ between elementary and upper schools (Updated)
The proposal to purchase the historic South Union building was withdrawn yesterday. With no active proposals, the Board of Selectmen will ask Annual Town Meeting voters to indefinitely postpone Article 23. Read the full article → from South Union bid withdrawn; Article 23 to be postponed
Tonight, I’m focusing on informing/updating readers on six Articles. They cover a proposed new tax, giving officials the authority to slow drivers down in some parts of town, and bylaw changes related to three committees. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles on Meals Tax, Speed Limits, and Standing Committees
There are promising figures from the Town and the schools that demonstrate that the spread of Covid-19 and its impacts are diminishing in our community. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town and Schools #s trending well
OSPC and SOLF are seeking volunteers to help lay the groundwork for a special garden. Read the full article → from Sign up to help create the new Pollination Preservation Garden at Beals Preserve – Sunday
Phyllis M. Boothby, 91 of Fayville, MA passed away Saturday May 15th after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Phyllis Boothby, 91
The Town received only one bid in response to their RFP for the historic South Union building. While selectmen noted concerns, they continued to move towards bringing the proposal to voters at this Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting on May 22nd. Read the full article → from South Union Building sale headed to Town Meeting (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: BOS on budgets; Regional School Committee; ZBA on Ken’s; Annual Town Meeting
On Friday afternoon, the “official” results for the Town election were posted. They came with a clarification about an issue that some blog commenters voiced concern over. Read the full article → from Official Town Election Results posted with clarification
Over the weekend, the Public Health Dept announced more appointments were added for residents 12 and older to get vaccinated at the Regional Clinic. Read the full article → from Covid Clinic adds more days for ages 12+
Northboro-Southboro Girls Softball wants to learn how many families would participate if they held a “relaxed” program this summer. Read the full article → from Northboro-Southboro Girls Softball: Any interest in playing this summer?