This afternoon’s daily briefing by the Governor will take place in Southborough. The location chosen, is appropriate for the subject he plans to highlight during his address at 1:00 pm. Read the full article → from Governor to make briefing from NECC today on relief funding for special ed residential schools
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Town House flagpole: Why it looks “funny”; Selectmen to discuss revamped cell tower proposal
Some of you may have been surprised to see that the flagpole at the Town House “looks a little funny”. Here’s the background and what selectmen are being asked to consider. Read the full article → from Town House flagpole: Why it looks “funny”; Selectmen to discuss revamped cell tower proposal
The week in government: Planning Public Hearing and ANR; BOS on Town House Cell Tower; Housing Authority hearing on Annual Plan
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 Public Hearing and ANR; BOS on Town House Cell Tower; Housing Authority hearing on Annual Plan
SBA Payroll Protection Loans received by Southborough businesses
Under the Payroll Protection loan program, 270 loans were listed as issued to Southborough business owners. Read the full article → from SBA Payroll Protection Loans received by Southborough businesses
Food Pantry update: More generous donations and thank yous
Recently, Middlesex Savings Bank announced that it is contributing $5,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. I decided to check in for an update on other donations to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Food Pantry update: More generous donations and thank yous
Phase 3 rules for Town Re facilities: Outdoor Basketball & Volleyball reopened for limited use
Today, Southborough Recreation posted its updated guidelines for using Town facilities. Read the full article → from Phase 3 rules for Town Re facilities: Outdoor Basketball & Volleyball reopened for limited use
Rec Update: Depietri Field done but off limits, playground reopenings, cancellation of concerts and more (Updated)
The Town Rec field in front of Neary School needs time for sod to establish well anchored roots. Read the full article → from Rec Update: Depietri Field done but off limits, playground reopenings, cancellation of concerts and more (Updated)
Southborough Soccer Development Program: See what’s in store for campers
Organizers have produced a video demonstrating what the training camp will look like. They asked me to share it. Read the full article → from Southborough Soccer Development Program: See what’s in store for campers
Town pursuing grant to help fund Newton-to-Main Street sidewalk
At their June 23rd meeting, Selectmen approved pursuing a $300K grant for a sidewalk from downtown Main Street to Reliant Medical Group at 24 Newton Street. Read the full article → from Town pursuing grant to help fund Newton-to-Main Street sidewalk
Conservation Commission on Thursday; Hearings being held, but not for Park Central
The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on Thursday night over zoom. Despite the appearance of the Agenda, they won’t be digging further into the Park Central project. Read the full article → from Conservation Commission on Thursday; Hearings being held, but not for Park Central
School bus updates and more details on the start time change
In late June, I promised to follow up on the School Start Time change adopted by the school committees for fall 2021. The decision hinged on a big change for bus transportation. That ties in to a new contract with the bus company, also approved by the committees the same night. Read the full article → from School bus updates and more details on the start time change
Main Street Update: Now working their way from Park St to Common St
I’m overdue in sharing the latest on the Main Street Reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Now working their way from Park St to Common St
The week in government: Recreation, Youth Commission, and Trust Fund
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: Recreation, Youth Commission, and Trust Fund
Town update on reopening rules for Town House and other facilities
Today, the Town Administrator issued a press release on the updated status of Town services. Read the full article → from Town update on reopening rules for Town House and other facilities