Residents are running out of time to vote by mail in the Town Election. So here are some important reminders and updates. Read the full article → from Town Election: Vote Now reminder and new info from candidates for selectmen
Assabet Valley Mastersingers is asking the community to join them in singing a special song about justice, peace, healing, and bridging chasms on Friday night. The group will be singing their “fervent plea” in support of Black Lives Matter. Read the full article → from AVM asks you to join in a “fervent plea” through song “The Time Has Come” – Friday Night
When we head into the week of Annual Town Meeting, the FY21 budget to be presented to voters will still be in flux. Read the full article → from BOS & Advisory to go back at budget differences on Monday (Updated)
Witnessing the pain so many people are feeling across the country, a Southborough resident asked me to help share non-partisan resources to allow community members to “remotely advocate for justice”. Read the full article → from How to reach out to “remotely advocate for justice” to officials who represent us
Yesterday, the work of Northborough and Southborough school nurses and cafeteria workers to support district students was documented in a feelgood story shared by local news stations across the country. Read the full article → from District nurses and cafeteria workers make news across the country
Earlier today, Northborough and Southborough public school parents received the monthly newsletter from the Superintendent. In it, he asks for responses to three surveys with deadlines this Friday, June 5. Read the full article → from School Surveys: Fall “Hybrid” Reopening, Start Times, & Strategic Plan surveys seek feedback from parents/community by Monday (Updated)
In less than a week, there were already three new incidents worth sharing. One is an attempted crime that police are warning the public to avoid being a victim of. The other two are crimes which the police are hoping the public can provide information on. Read the full article → from Police News: St Anne’s “sick parishioner” scam, liquor store hold up, and a hit (or snag) and run
Algonquin faculty held a tribute and farewell for the Class of 2020 last week. Read the full article → from Photos: Faculty Farewell tribute to Algonquin seniors
The Annual Town Meeting is moving outdoors this year. Read the full article → from Outdoor Town Meeting with “shotgun” microphones – June 13th (if weather allows) (Updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: What’s up with the “No Spray” signs?
Last week, the community rallied to try to find a beloved lost dog. She apparently took it all in stride, returning home safely over the weekend.
Now, Matilda is “blogging” her adventures. Read the full article → from Matilda shares news of her adventures
A week from Saturday, Southborough Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to decide on the Town’s budget for July 2020 through June 2021. Town officials still aren’t in agreement on what that budget should be. That may change tomorrow, when the Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen “meet”. Read the full article → from Advisory and Selectmen to hash out Budget differences Tuesday
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: Advisory and BOS on FY21 budget; Town Meeting update
As I posted last week, Southborough Access Media recorded the Town’s closed Memorial Day service. The video was completed over the weekend. Read the full article → from Video: Southborough’ Memorial Day Ceremony