Here’s my recap of debates over the Citizen Petition Articles at this year’s Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voter compromises
Town Meeting: Voter compromises
News
Emergency crews and Hazmat responded to white powder in resident’s mail
Southborough emergency personnel had to call in a Hazmat team to safely investigate a mysterious packet of white powder a resident reported in his mail. Read the full article → from Emergency crews and Hazmat responded to white powder in resident’s mail
Town Meeting Recap: Afternoon voters debated Library preservation, Kallander Field and more
This morning, I’ll focus on recapping the debates from the opening session of Saturday’s Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Recap: Afternoon voters debated Library preservation, Kallander Field and more
The week in government: BOS contract for new Fire Chief; Conservation Commission
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS contract for new Fire Chief; Conservation Commission
This week in sports: ARHS teams ramping up for spring season
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: ARHS teams ramping up for spring season
Looking for a lost ring? Contact the DPW
Did you accidentally “recycle” more than you intended? Read the full article → from Looking for a lost ring? Contact the DPW
Town Meeting: Final votes; stay tuned for details
Here is the quick recap of the final votes on the Articles discussed Saturday night. Stay tuned for a more detailed recap of Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Final votes; stay tuned for details
2019 Marathon: Sgt. McCarthy for law enforcement suicide prevention
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of runners donning bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2019 Marathon: Sgt. McCarthy for law enforcement suicide prevention
Town Meeting: Articles 1-23 pass; Meeting resumes at 7pm for 12 remaining Articles
An update following the first session of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles 1-23 pass; Meeting resumes at 7pm for 12 remaining Articles
Town Meeting: Consent Agenda and Live Tweeting
If you were thinking that an Article you care about is too far down the Warrant to bother coming for the afternoon session, you might want to think again. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Consent Agenda and Live Tweeting
Town Meeting 2019: Updated overview of Warrant, context, and links (plus the Annual Report)
To prepare for Town Meeting some voters will want to dive into the official Budget Book and Annual Report. Others will just want the basic overview. I’m sharing info and links for both kinds of voters. Read the full article → from Town Meeting 2019: Updated overview of Warrant, context, and links (plus the Annual Report)
Unplugged Community Read – Parents invited to read and talk about screen time challenges
Southborough parents are invited to check out a book and save the date, then “unplug. read. discuss.” Read the full article → from Unplugged Community Read – Parents invited to read and talk about screen time challenges
Town Election: Last call to throw your hat in the ring (and acknowledging outgoing selectmen)
I’m happy to share that it looks like there won’t be an empty seat on the May ballot. Still, I hate to see so many uncontested seats.
Plus – I’m sharing more on decisions by current selectmen not to run for re-election. Read the full article → from Town Election: Last call to throw your hat in the ring (and acknowledging outgoing selectmen)
Mindful Art – free after school program for Trottier & Algonquin students
Southborough Youth and Family Services is inviting Trottier and Algonquin students to enjoy making “Mindful Art”. Read the full article → from Mindful Art – free after school program for Trottier & Algonquin students