About 4% of Southborough voters participated in making decisions on Town budgets, spending, authorizations, zoning and more at Monday’s Annual Town Meeting. Here are my highlights from the Discussions and Debates. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Approved Most of the Town’s Financial Requests
Soutborough K of C boasts 2 State Champs
Two young residents won the state free throw championships.
Southborough’s Knights of Columbus shared news out of the K of C International Free Throw Competitions.
Two residents won the state championships for their age and gender groups last weekend. Read the full article → from Soutborough K of C boasts 2 State Champs
Seeking Sponsors for Junior Post Prom Party (Updated)
The APTO needs businesses (and community members) to help support the "safe, fun, and memorable celebration" after Algonquin's Junior Prom
Algonquin is bringing back its revamped “JPPP”. Now they need sponsorships to help pay for the free fun for students. Sponsorships range from $100 to $10,000. So there are plenty of options depending on budgets and interest in the tax deductible marketing opportunities. Read the full article → from Seeking Sponsors for Junior Post Prom Party (Updated)
Two Community Members honored for service at Town Meeting
Awards were presented/announced for Kim Ivers' service through the Library and Mary Ellen Duggan's service through NSBORO Schools Health Dept
Before Town Meeting opened on Monday night, the forum was used to honor two community members for their service to the town. Neither are residents, though one is a neighbor. But both have been serving the community through their jobs for years. Read the full article → from Two Community Members honored for service at Town Meeting
Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 28th
Every spring, Southborough “flushes” is fire hydrants for maintenance. The DPW has shared the schedule for work to take place next week. Read the full article → from Save the Date for Hydrant flushing the week of April 28th
ADU Bylaw changes fail to pass Town Meeting
At last night’s Annual Town Meeting, voters rejected a proposal to update bylaws for special permits for Accessory Apartments. In response, the Planning Board pulled a related Article on oversight of uses that the state now allows by-right. Read the full article → from ADU Bylaw changes fail to pass Town Meeting
Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Educational Benefits” & design — Thursday
The Neary Building Committee scheduled two public forums for this week to pitch to the public about why they think the project is the right path for the Town’s educational system. Read the full article → from Neary Building Project Forum focusing on “Educational Benefits” & design — Thursday
Chipotle Fundraiser today for 8th Grade Banquet
Trottier SOS is hoping that the community is in the mood for some fast casual dining tonight. The group has partnered with a local Chipotle to raise funds for the end-of-year 8th Grade Banquet. Read the full article → from Chipotle Fundraiser today for 8th Grade Banquet
Annual Town Meeting quick recap on the votes (Updated)
At Monday night’s Annual Town Meeting, voters passed Articles representing around a 7.37% tax increase for next year. Most Articles were passed without amendments. Only a few failed. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting quick recap on the votes (Updated)
Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting At-A-Glance
An overview of the Warrant with links to more details
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to act as the Town’s legislature in the meeting opening tonight (Monday, April 7th) at 6:30 pm. Here’s what you need to know. Read the full article → from Tonight’s Annual Town Meeting At-A-Glance
The week in sports
The Algonquin Titans are off to a great start.
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government
Annual Town Meeting, Neary Building Committee on educational benefits of project, School Committee on School Choice and 5th grade at Trottier, Conservation Commission hearings, 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
What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?
A look at the numbers to help inform voters before Monday night's Annual Town Meeting
On Monday night, voters are being asked to approve budgets and spending Articles that impact taxes for next year and beyond. Before voting on Monday, I wanted to better understand the Town’s financial outlook and what it will mean both with and without the building project. I’m sharing with readers what I learned. Read the full article → from What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?
ATM CPA Articles: $121K for Town Common fence; Transferring affordable housing funds
One article is another investment in preservation in the downtown Historic District. The other is intended to make it easier for Town officials to use the already set-aside funds for housing projects
On Monday night, Town Meeting will be asked to approve up to $121,000 to restore a historic “fence”. Select Board members publicly worried about the reaction of voters upset about rising property taxes. But, they stressed that the money for the proposed CPA project doesn’t directly impact tax bills.
A separate CPA Article follows through on a recent push to move funds dedicated to Affordable Housing to a Trust Fund that will allow the Town to react more quickly when opportunities arise. Read the full article → from ATM CPA Articles: $121K for Town Common fence; Transferring affordable housing funds