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 on FY21 budget (Updated)
Over the weekend, Algonquin Regional High School’s administration announced that they are making plans to gather graduates for a ceremony this summer. Read the full article → from Algonquin hopes to hold July 30th Graduation gathering
As I noted last week, Southborough won’t be holding a public ceremony today for Memorial Day. Read the full article → from Remote Memorial Day Observances in Southborough: Closed ceremony, Church Bell salute, and officials’ remarks (Updated)
Last night, Southborough Recreation announced the timeline and rules for reopening most of the Town’s outdoor facilities. Read the full article → from Reopening of fields and courts (but not playgrounds): What’s opening & when, plus rules and prohibitions (Updated)
This Memorial Day weekend, flags around the state will be lowered for more than just remembrance of veterans. First, they will honor victims of the pandemic. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: May 22 – 24 and May 25, 2020
The details for Algonquin Regional High School’s graduation have been released. It’s not the celebration petitioners are asking for, but graduates will be able to cross a stage, get diplomas, and turn tassels in front of relatives. Read the full article → from How ARHS is (and isn’t) honoring the Class of 2020
The Town published a simple two page flyer about “Resources for Residents”. Read the full article → from Resources for Residents – including Southborough Emergency Fund
A group of community members are seeking to fund face masks for the close to 350 member graduating Algonquin seniors. The initiative is part of an effort to allow seniors to hold some kind of Graduation celebration. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for ARHS Facemasks for graduating seniors
Some “Dull Men” are looking to the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend not so dull. Read the full article → from Vehicle Parade on Friday morning for Memorial Day (Updated)
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)