The goals and tasks include efforts to develop Affordable Housing, improve communications with the business community, get planning underway for the Town’s Tricentennial, and support the growing senior population. Read the full article → from Select Board’s “Community Development” Goals
News
Assabet for adults (and tweens): Skill training and enrichment classes this fall
The online catalog for Assabet Community Education includes skill training through its Technical Institute and a wide variety of enrichment classes under the After Dark banner.
Assabet is promoting its fall roster of Community Education courses on nights and weekends. Read the full article → from Assabet for adults (and tweens): Skill training and enrichment classes this fall
Seeking volunteers for community Medical Reserves and Emergency Response teams
Southborough's MRC and CERT both need more volunteers
This summer, Southborough’s Fire Department shared a call for more community volunteers for Southborough’s Medical Reserves Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Team. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers for community Medical Reserves and Emergency Response teams
Police & Fire update
Arrests made for alleged interrupted burglary, community alerts, comings & goings, quarterly reports and more
Here are highlights from the department’s quarterly reports and highlights from Facebook of incidents and employee recognitions that I haven’t yet shared. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update
The week in government (Updated)
PILOT Committee, Conservation Commission and more
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 (Updated)
Donations sought for Emergency Shelter opened in Northborough
A local shelter took in 100 immigrants this week. Now, Northborough is seeking donations to help the families. Read the full article → from Donations sought for Emergency Shelter opened in Northborough
Select Board goal to “Abolish” PWPB and Planning’s reaction
The Select Board's HR & Organizational Development goals include taking steps to eliminate the Public Works Planning Board. One of the board's appointing authorities, the Planning Board, wants to make sure it is involved in any changes.
In my continuing coverage of what the Select Board hopes to tackle this year, I’m providing context on goals that were under “HR & Organizational Development”. Read the full article → from Select Board goal to “Abolish” PWPB and Planning’s reaction
Job listings
Firefighter EMT/Paramedic
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Job listings
Public Safety Dorm rooms using AC window units
Recently, the Town Administrator confirmed that the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is for the Public Safety Building is being supplemented by window AC units in the firefighter’s dorm rooms on nights when the weather is “hot and muggy”. Read the full article → from Public Safety Dorm rooms using AC window units
ZBA seeking Alternate Members
One of the Zoning Board of Appeals’ alternate member seats is vacant. The Town is seeking to fill it. They are prioritizing “fair-minded, with experience outside of building, development, and construction industries”. Read the full article → from ZBA seeking Alternate Members
CPA applications due August 31 (Updated)
The window to apply for Community Preservation Act funding in 2024 closes next month
If there’s a project you’re hoping voters will approve using CPA funds to support next year, the deadline to get the ball rolling is the end of next month. Read the full article → from CPA applications due August 31 (Updated)
Select Board’s Goals include “considering” tripling CPA surcharge on tax bills, and more (Updated)
A look at the board's "Finance" Goals for FY24
Select Board goals includes an increasing an annual surcharge on tax bills that some board members pitch could reduce residents’ overall tax burdens. “Finance” goals also cover contracting a grant writer and other administrative changes. Read the full article → from Select Board’s Goals include “considering” tripling CPA surcharge on tax bills, and more (Updated)
ARHS’ GonkPlex won’t be ready on schedule
The athletic field and courts project is already 8-12 weeks behind schedule due to heavy rains and supply chain issues
On Friday, a message from the NSBORO Superintendent gave an update on the project to renovate and update Algonquin Regional’s outdoor facilities project. Not surprisingly, it’s behind schedule. Read the full article → from ARHS’ GonkPlex won’t be ready on schedule
The week in government
Planning Board and more
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