This week, Southborough’s Board of Selectmen voted to support a new policy to consistently vet Capital expenses before they are proposed to voters. At the next Annual Town Meeting, voters will be asked to adopt a standing committee to oversee the policy (and likely the policy itself). Read the full article → from Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
The Southborough Library is continuing to bring a free virtual gardening workshop series to the community. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations for this year’s Seed Exchange
Board of Selectmen Chair Marty Healey publicly defended the Town’s handling of accusations against an employee in 2019. His defense clarified some details around the incident. Read the full article → from BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Cases rising again
Last night, the Board of Selectmen was updated on the preliminary budget for FY22. As is typical this time of year, the projected tax increase is much higher than officials or voters will want to approve. Read the full article → from Town grappling with another difficult budget, this time in “an anomaly” of a fiscal year
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
I’m trying to catch up on Town news I didn’t have time to dig into last month. One of those items is the lighting projects proposed for Mooney Baseball Field and the Richardson Tennis Courts Read the full article → from Planning Board approved Mooney and Richardson lights (in December)
The Town is seeking new members with specific experience for one of its critical committees. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Construction or Engineering experience to join Capital Planning Committee
Southborough veterans and members of the community where Butler now lives have plans to honor him. They are inviting the public to join them. Read the full article → from “Drive through” parade to honor WWII combat veteran Arthur Butler’s 100th birthday – Friday
Highlights from Board of Health’s New Year’s Eve meeting. Read the full article → from Public Health update: Staffing plans, funding, and partnership on potential Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic (Updated)
Yesterday, I got another update on preliminary project stages. Read the full article → from “Acceler-8-I-90” bridge replacement project update
The Town is offering its new round of Recreation After School Program classes for Southborough students this fall. Read the full article → from Winter RAP: Sports and crafts in-person, Metrocraft online
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 Budget, draft zoning bylaw and policies
The Southborough Teachers Association announced they are again offering two scholarships to high school seniors graduating this year. Read the full article → from Apply for scholarships from Southborough Teachers Association