This won’t be our usual Memorial Day weekend. This year, most of us are asked to stay away from the Town’s ceremonies. Read the full article → from Memorial Day Observences in Southborough: Closed ceremony and a Church Bell salute
So far, the budget calls for less than a 0.85% tax increase over this year’s budget, less than $89 extra dollars per average household. That may change after the Board hears from the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from BOS votes on budget, but willing to work with Advisory on potential differences
The Southborough Library is asking residents to help them figure out their next steps for services during the pandemic. Read the full article → from Library asking residents to answer survey about “curbside” or delivery service, digital services and more
Next week, parents and teens are encouraged to hear from a young man in recovery for an opioid addiction. The online event is clearly meant to help other families avoid the “black hole”. Read the full article → from Youth and Addiction from the perspective of a young adult in recovery – May 28th
A look at the cuts being made to cap the Southborough K-8 Schools at a 2% budget increase. Read the full article → from How Southborough Schools are cutting the proposed FY21 budget (Updated)
I’m rounding up video highlights from social media postings by the lower schools. Read the full article → from Finn & Woodward videos: Student Art and teacher/student connections
Last night, the Recreation Commission discussed summer camps, programs, and playing fields. I’m sharing the highlights. Read the full article → from Rec Summer Camps cancelled; stay tuned for decision on fields and future programming
We all know that the strange days we’re living in are historic. The Southborough Historical Society is looking to “accurately preserve” this moment. Read the full article → from SHS organizing “Coronavirus Pandemic: A Photographic Portrait of Southborough”
The Southborough Fire Department released more details on the CodeRED alert successfully resolved yesterday. Read the full article → from Missing woman was rescued from “wooded area” through coordinated search
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: Rec on summer camps; BOS on budget; Regional Committee on School Choice and budget (Update)
Registration to perform in one of the three age groups is due ASAP, with the youngest acts at mic tonight. Read the full article → from Sign up now for this week’s Virtual Open-Mic Music & Poetry series
The Southborough Police issued a CodeRED alert Read the full article → from CodeRED issued for missing resident (Updated – found)
Last night, selectmen went through the budget for FY21 with the Finance Team. Figures were looking much more favorable than the last time they spoke. Selectmen were shown a budget that would come out at a projected 0.83% tax increase. Read the full article → from BOS to vote on reduced FY21 Budget Tuesday
National Weather Service alerts “Straight-line wind continues to be the biggest threat for today, but, we can’t rule out a brief tornado” Read the full article → from Tornado watch in effect