Yesterday was the launch of the Library’s seed request form. Patrons can request a variety of seeds, at up to 5 packets per person. Read the full article → from Library Seed Exchange 2021: Request form for curbside pickup is open now
With the Town updating its figures today and the school administration publishing its weekly Dashboard through Sunday, it’s time for another look a the numbers. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough cases up
Two candidates for the Board of Selectmen filed their paper while the incumbent announced he won’t be running. Read the full article → from Election Update: Selectmen’s race between Dennington and Weishan; Shea choosing not to run (Updated)
This weekend, a large number of Southborough residents and members of nearby communities turned out for two rallies “Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and Racism”. Read the full article → from Community rallies against Asian Hate
A memo from the court found in favor of the Town and current and former selectmen named in the lawsuit. Read the full article → from Judge finds for selectmen in Barron v Kolenda (but clarifies board can’t prohibit public comments solely to avoid criticism)
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: Selectmen and Board of Health budget discussion; BOS review of ATM Warrant Articles
An appeal of the ZBA’s Park Central decision held over zoom is scheduled to come to a close this week. Read the full article → from Park Central court trial to wrap up this week
Today, the Town of Southborough posted new Covid-19 data. While the uptick in cases was disappointing, some new stats were quite heartening. Read the full article → from Vaccine Update: 74% of 65+ residents received at least one dose; Regional clinic coming soon
Today, Southborough Neighbors for Peace posted an announcement about events this weekend to “Rally and March Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and Racism”. Read the full article → from Rally & March against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes & Racism – this weekend
The Town is renewing its Rent/Mortgage Assistance program. Read the full article → from Town again offering Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Last night’s report from the Mass Dept of Public Health moved Southborough back to yellow/moderate risk after only one week in green. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough back in Yellow (Updated)
This letter to the editor from Southborough’s Neighbors for Peace and Hate Has No Home condemns recent acts of violence in the country and calls for community members to “keep the calls of redemption, new life, and charity in the forefront of our hearts so that we might continue to seek peace for all people”. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough’s Neighbors for Peace and Hate Has No Home Here Denounce Hate-fueled Violence
Southborough is forecast to get a little more snow tonight. Read the full article → from Winter isn’t quite done with us: 2-3″ of snow
The Town Clerk’s daily update shows that another new candidate pulled papers yesterday. Read the full article → from Election Update: Selectmen’s (potential) race heating up; Pull papers by Sunday