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
Don’t wait to vote in Town election. Apply for your mail in ballot now. Read the full article → from Apply to vote now in the Town Election: No Candidate’s Night coming (Updated – again)
In case you missed the news the first time, or forgot to sign up, I’m reposting the info on the free series starting next week. Read the full article → from Reminder: Parenting the anxious or depressed child workshop series
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today, May 15th, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual observance honors law enforcement personnel who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: May 15, 2020
Pose for a 5 or 10 minute photo session with the Southborough farm as your backdrop and half the fee will be donated to support CHF. Read the full article → from Photo session fundraiser for Chestnut Hill Farm
Whether or not their kids take the bus, parents need to submit a Transportation Services form for each child who will be attending a Northborough or Southborough K-12 public school in the fall. Read the full article → from K-12 families must complete Transportation form(s) (even for kids who don’t take the bus)
Southborough Rec asked me to share a survey with parents. If they held camp, would your kids come? Read the full article → from Rec Survey: Would you send your kid to camp? (Updated)
Looking at what Neary has been up to, I was delighted to find a series of fabulous videos and digital presentations. Read the full article → from Neary shares music, art, and kindness
May is Mental Health Month. As usual, Southborough Youth and Family Services is using it to raise public awareness and reach out to those who need help. Read the full article → from Mental Health Month: SYFS spreading messages of hope and resilience, self care and more
A lawsuit has been filed against Southborough selectmen and the Town over treatment of a resident, handling of meeting minutes, and the “Public Participation” policy. Read the full article → from Residents sue selectmen and Town over “constitutional rights” and “abusive comments” (Updated)
A new Youth in Philanthropy group is being formed in Southborough. Read the full article → from Youth in Philanthropy: High schoolers, apply to join Southborough based group of philanthropists
Troop 1 members Eric Hanson and Zane Walter used their Eagle Scout projects to support public use of Southborough trails. The Southborough Trails Committee is thanking the two scouts for their help. Read the full article → from Scouts finish Trailhead kiosks
At last week’s meeting, the Board discussed financial impacts of pandemic responsibilities. Read the full article → from Board of Health notes: Budget and staffing issues; Flu clinic plans