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?
Last night, Mass Pubic Health released its weekly Covid reports by Town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Back in Green; More progress with vaccinations
The Town has posted the detailed schedule for Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 22nd. It includes a planned lunch break for which residents are encouraged to BYO food. Read the full article → from Make your plans for Town Meeting: Details for Saturday, May 22nd
Teens 12 and older can now get vaccinated at the Regional clinic. Read the full article → from Covid Clinic now accepting ages 12+
SEF was successfully absorbed by Southborough Community Fund, but its mission, including the Red Apples for teachers, carries on. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Fund announces completed SEF merger and promoting Red Apples
As I’ve previously noted, there are five Community Preservation Act Articles this year. Yesterday, the Community Advocate covered one of them — Article 19: St. Mark’s Church Bell Tower Renovation. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voters asked to support CPA grant for St. Mark’s Bell Tower (Updated)