Last week, two items prompted questions for me about the status of non-tax revenues the Town is/isn’t receiving. Read the full article → from Update on PILOT payments & medical marijuana contingency fees (Updated)
News
Southborough’s Annual Report for 2019
I just realized that I never shared the Annual Report published by the Town for 2019. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Annual Report for 2019
How AVRTHS & St Mark’s honored classes of 2020
Following up on the graduations and celebrations for Assabet & St Mark’s. Read the full article → from How AVRTHS & St Mark’s honored classes of 2020
Southborough job listings: Tech Specialist and Police Officer (Apply by July 3rd)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Tech Specialist and Police Officer (Apply by July 3rd)
The week in government: Planning on ANRs, Selectmen on Transfer Station fees & regs; Combined Schools on Justice & Equality and Start Time Recommendation; Health on Covid-19 needs;
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: Planning on ANRs, Selectmen on Transfer Station fees & regs; Combined Schools on Justice & Equality and Start Time Recommendation; Health on Covid-19 needs;
EDC seeking to reduce quorum and add representation from other board(s)
The Economic Development Committee is seeking to make some changes to its composition. Read the full article → from EDC seeking to reduce quorum and add representation from other board(s)
Selectmen to consider applying for state grant for downtown area sidewalks
Public Works Superintendent wants to take advantage of a state grant to fund making the downtown Main Street area more walkable. Read the full article → from Selectmen to consider applying for state grant for downtown area sidewalks
Why Southborough is disposing of the skate park
I followed up on why Recreation was having skate park equipment hauled away. Read the full article → from Why Southborough is disposing of the skate park
Southborough Restaurants update: Outdoor dining, requests to alter licenses, and what’s open/closed
A week ago, I created a list of which Southborough restaurants were still offering takeout and delivery food service. Some that were no longer are. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Southborough Restaurants update: Outdoor dining, requests to alter licenses, and what’s open/closed
Art on the Trails: Exhibits marked; Call for poetry
Everyone is invited to explore the exhibit at Beals Preserve. But there’s a special call for the poetry inclined. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails: Exhibits marked; Call for poetry
Sisters call out Southborough for “White silence” that perpetuates racism
Last week, police officers in Atlanta made headlines for the killing of Rayshard Brooksat a Wendy’s. This week the story is making local headlines as papers tie an officer involved to Southborough. And two women raised here have pointed to the link in their public indictment of “White silence” in our community and school system. Read the full article → from Sisters call out Southborough for “White silence” that perpetuates racism
Summer Reading invites kids to “Imagine Your Own Story”
The Library is inviting kids to engage in the Summer Reading program. Read the full article → from Summer Reading invites kids to “Imagine Your Own Story”
Suicide Prevention Training: Quick, free, and on your schedule
Southborough Youth & Family Services is still offering free suicide prevention training for 17 more residents. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention Training: Quick, free, and on your schedule
Continuing “Conversations on Systemic Racism”: Sunday’s vigil and a movie discussion
On Sunday night, a couple of hundred people gathered in spaced clusters on the St. Mark’s field in Southborough. The community attended to participate in a “Rally for Peace and Racial Justice”. Now organizers are sharing news on the next promised event. Read the full article → from Continuing “Conversations on Systemic Racism”: Sunday’s vigil and a movie discussion