It turns out that the Building/Zoning Department has been posting helpful information during the pandemic. They also posted the new safety standards and application procedures. Read the full article → from Building/Zoning department issues new standards, plus helpful tips, for homeowners and contractors
It’s time to check in on what our public safety personnel have been up to this spring. I’m rounding up highlights from what they’ve been sharing on social media. Read the full article → from Public Safety updates: Arrests, fires, PPE donations, and more
The community is invited to join a special “Public Listening Session” a week from tomorrow. The topic is Southborough’s efforts to prepare for potential hazards related to climate change. Read the full article → from Southborough planning for climate change resilience – June 4th Listening session
Two candidates are seeking election as Southborough’s representative on the school committee for Assabet Valley Regional Technical School. To help you make that decision, I have invited each of them to submit letters to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Dan Butka (write-in) for Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District
I learned yesterday that one of the write-in positions on the Town election ballot is contested. So, it’s time for an update on the June 16th election. Read the full article → from Town Election: A new school committee race and an update on another
Has anyone seen this Newfoundland wandering around town, near Gilmore Road? Read the full article → from “Here, Matilda”: Owner seeking lost dog (Updated)
Last week, selectmen filed to move a lawsuit filed against them and the Town from Worcester Superior Court. Read the full article → from Selectmen file to move Barron lawsuit to federal court
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