The latest figures from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
Community turned out in celebration of Arthur Butler’s 100th Birthday
Southborough veterans joined members of the community to celebrate a former resident and WWII combat veteran’s 100th Birthday. Read the full article → from Community turned out in celebration of Arthur Butler’s 100th Birthday
Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
This year, the public is invited to use cars instead of candles as the annual Vigil for Peace and Unity is converted into a show of appreciation. Read the full article → from Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
Two water main breaks: Closed sections of Boston Road and White Bagley Road (Updated)
SPD warn that water main breaks have prompted detours. Read the full article → from Two water main breaks: Closed sections of Boston Road and White Bagley Road (Updated)
Souper Bowl of Caring – collecting for Southborough Food Pantry
Super Bowl weekend, volunteers will be holding special collections for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Souper Bowl of Caring – collecting for Southborough Food Pantry
Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
This week, Southborough’s Board of Selectmen voted to support a new policy to consistently vet Capital expenses before they are proposed to voters. At the next Annual Town Meeting, voters will be asked to adopt a standing committee to oversee the policy (and likely the policy itself). Read the full article → from Voters to be asked to establish standing Capital Planning Committee and support policy
Library accepting donations for this year’s Seed Exchange
The Southborough Library is continuing to bring a free virtual gardening workshop series to the community. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations for this year’s Seed Exchange
BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Board of Selectmen Chair Marty Healey publicly defended the Town’s handling of accusations against an employee in 2019. His defense clarified some details around the incident. Read the full article → from BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
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
Covid Update: Cases rising again
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Cases rising again
Town grappling with another difficult budget, this time in “an anomaly” of a fiscal year
Last night, the Board of Selectmen was updated on the preliminary budget for FY22. As is typical this time of year, the projected tax increase is much higher than officials or voters will want to approve. Read the full article → from Town grappling with another difficult budget, this time in “an anomaly” of a fiscal year
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Planning Board approved Mooney and Richardson lights (in December)
I’m trying to catch up on Town news I didn’t have time to dig into last month. One of those items is the lighting projects proposed for Mooney Baseball Field and the Richardson Tennis Courts Read the full article → from Planning Board approved Mooney and Richardson lights (in December)
Seeking residents with Construction or Engineering experience to join Capital Planning Committee
The Town is seeking new members with specific experience for one of its critical committees. Read the full article → from Seeking residents with Construction or Engineering experience to join Capital Planning Committee