On Saturday, voters rejected changes proposed to the Advisory Committee’s governing bylaws. The main sticking point was blurred lines between two branches of Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Voters reject mixing branches of government (Updated)
Covid Update: Unbelievable success in teen vaccinations (Updated)
The latest state report shows impressive vaccination rates for Southborough but highlights that the demographic data is a bit fuzzy. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Unbelievable success in teen vaccinations (Updated)
Early Bird registration open for Youth Football & Cheer; season kicks off in August
Registration is open for Jr. T-Hawks Northborough/Southborough Youth Football and Cheer. Read the full article → from Early Bird registration open for Youth Football & Cheer; season kicks off in August
The week in government meetings
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 meetings
Events this week: Gardening Workshop, Alcohol & Teens talk, “Happiness Project” Discussion, Read to a Dog, and Memorial Day ceremonies
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough through the long weekend. Read the full article → from Events this week: Gardening Workshop, Alcohol & Teens talk, “Happiness Project” Discussion, Read to a Dog, and Memorial Day ceremonies
Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
On Saturday, Annual Town Meeting voters weighed in on how the Town should spend its money and what our Southborough’s bylaws should be.
There weren’t many of us there. But we had a quorum and for one Article, every single vote counted. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: One voter “saved” St. Mark’s Bell Tower; other highlights (Updated)
Fireworks tonight
The private school will be setting off a 10-12 minute display beginning at 8:30 pm tonight. Read the full article → from Fireworks tonight
Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance (Updated)
The 2021 Annual Town Meeting finally opens tomorrow. Here are important reminders and links to details. Read the full article → from Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting-at-a-glance (Updated)
Town Meeting Update: Proposed zoning process improvements
Two Articles on the Warrant for Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting focus on fixing issues in Town zoning bylaws. Although neither would seem to be controversial, voters can be nervous about zoning changes. So, I’m giving an overview of each. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Proposed zoning process improvements
Town Meeting Update: Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
Voters who haven’t been paying close attention to the Outdoor Lighting Bylaw may have questions or misperceptions. So, it’s (past) time to focus on what it does and doesn’t ask to do. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
Town Meeting Update: Projected tax increase and PILOT news (Updated)
Annual Town Meeting is in two days. So, it’s past time to update readers on the proposed budgets. In related news, I’m also sharing an announcement on PILOT promises from the two big private schools in town. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Projected tax increase and PILOT news (Updated)
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Give Rugby a try this Sunday: Free Intro Session for Grades 5-8
The Northborough Southborough Eagles Youth Rugby program is inviting kids to give their co-ed middle school program a try. Read the full article → from Give Rugby a try this Sunday: Free Intro Session for Grades 5-8
NSBORO Update: New Covid guidelines differ between elementary and upper schools (Updated)
Yesterday, the Superintendent issued new policies for the Northborough-Southborough public schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: New Covid guidelines differ between elementary and upper schools (Updated)