The big annual meeting is almost here. Today, I’m highlighting four items up for vote likely to prompt queues at the microphones. There’s info on each worth updating since my past coverage. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Potential controversies over Library, Open Space, Kallander Field, & PILOTs
If you have a student in Southborough’s public schools, you should be aware by now that the schools have been experiencing more phone issues than usual lately. Read the full article → from Southborough Schools struggling with “intermittent” phone issues
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 15
A traffic alert from the Town notified that a section of Boston Road will be “fully closed” this evening. It’s already an area to avoid with one lane closed down. Read the full article → from Traffic Alert: Avoid 185 Boston Road area
Southborough Recreation is seeking babysitters for the Town Meeting this weekend. Read the full article → from Seeking babysitters for Town Meeting – Saturday
The Southborough Board of Health will host a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 7th. Read the full article → from Save the Date: Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on April 6th
For the third summer running, Beals Preserve will host Art on the Trails. Read the full article → from Art on the Trails: Submit proposals by April 22nd (Updated)
The media seems obsessed with running announcements for the 2020 election. But an election much closer to home is bearing down on us – with only a few days for you to throw your hat in the ring. Read the full article → from Town Election: 2 Selectmen seats up for grabs and a potential vacancy on Planning Board
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of runners donning bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2019 Marathon: Nancy Gould for Dana-Farber
Article 31 would require all elected boards to maintain meeting attendance records. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Article 31 to track elected officials’ attendance records
The Planning Board hopes that embracing a Tree City program will encourage non-profits and businesses to help Southborough with green up efforts. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: “Tree City” Article 28 codifies current policies; no additional costs
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 reconsidering Article positions; Combined School Committees; and Annual Town Meeting
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of runners donning bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2019 Marathon: Stephanie Reeder Iodice for Dana-Farber
As promised, Recreation is offering to watch children for free while parents vote. Read the full article → from Sign up for free Babysitting during Town Meeting on Saturday, March 23