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: BOS on Fall Special Town Meeting, Town Counsel update; Conservation on Park Central
The State Primary is coming up on Tuesday, September 1st. The Town issued some important details. And I pulled together info on what’s at stake on the ballots. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary: How to vote, what’s on the ballots, and more (Updated)
Here are highlights of what’s happening this week for Southborough. Read the full article → from Events this week: Book Bugs, Book Launch, Brew Moon Hike, and more (Updated)
The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting substitutes. The long list, encompassing more than teachers reflects the new reality the schools are grappling with. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, nurses, custodians, and cafeteria workers
Another Southborough resident is being honored. The India Association of Greater Boston announced that Algonquin junior Cynthia Rajeshkanna will receive one of its two 2020 Community Youth Excellence Awards. The news was shared by India New England News. Read the full article → from India Association of Greater Boston honoring Southborough junior for Community Excellence
Over the course of 16 years, Southborough’s Nia Benoit has helped raise $300,000 for the American Cancer Society. Read the full article → from Resident honored by American Cancer Society for longtime “remarkable” contribution
A message to school parents last night explained both options NSBORO students have in September – being part of the phased strategy to get kids into classrooms at least part-time or opting out of that and into a fully remote learning model. Read the full article → from School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Southborough won’t hold its the big end of summer celebration. The 17th Annual Summer Nights festival is cancelled. Read the full article → from Summer Nights Cancelled
Northborough Cable Access has posted the video of last night’s school committees meeting. Read the full article → from View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
The recommendation is one that hadn’t been previously floated to the community. Read the full article → from NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The owners of four parcels at the downtown railroad tracks are being informed that they are encroaching on land owned by the freight train company. The news could cause parking problems for businesses, especially a downtown restaurant. Read the full article → from Downtown property owners asked to resolve encroachments on railroad property
Thanks to Southborough Wicked Local, I just learned about another resident author. Read the full article → from Southborough author writes about a teen straddling “worlds” in “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From”