Here is the quick recap of the final votes on the Articles discussed Saturday night. Stay tuned for a more detailed recap of Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Final votes; stay tuned for details
2019 Marathon: Sgt. McCarthy for law enforcement suicide prevention
Between now and Patriots Day, I’m featuring stories of runners donning bibs for a cause. Read the full article → from 2019 Marathon: Sgt. McCarthy for law enforcement suicide prevention
Town Meeting: Articles 1-23 pass; Meeting resumes at 7pm for 12 remaining Articles
An update following the first session of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Articles 1-23 pass; Meeting resumes at 7pm for 12 remaining Articles
Town Meeting: Consent Agenda and Live Tweeting
If you were thinking that an Article you care about is too far down the Warrant to bother coming for the afternoon session, you might want to think again. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Consent Agenda and Live Tweeting
Town Meeting 2019: Updated overview of Warrant, context, and links (plus the Annual Report)
To prepare for Town Meeting some voters will want to dive into the official Budget Book and Annual Report. Others will just want the basic overview. I’m sharing info and links for both kinds of voters. Read the full article → from Town Meeting 2019: Updated overview of Warrant, context, and links (plus the Annual Report)
Unplugged Community Read – Parents invited to read and talk about screen time challenges
Southborough parents are invited to check out a book and save the date, then “unplug. read. discuss.” Read the full article → from Unplugged Community Read – Parents invited to read and talk about screen time challenges
Friends of Library – Stuff-a-Bag Sale (with Free bags for new/renewing members)
The Friends of the Southborough Library are holding a special sale. It will run during the Children’s Room Grand Re-Opening celebration hours this Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Friends of Library – Stuff-a-Bag Sale (with Free bags for new/renewing members)
Town Election: Last call to throw your hat in the ring (and acknowledging outgoing selectmen)
I’m happy to share that it looks like there won’t be an empty seat on the May ballot. Still, I hate to see so many uncontested seats.
Plus – I’m sharing more on decisions by current selectmen not to run for re-election. Read the full article → from Town Election: Last call to throw your hat in the ring (and acknowledging outgoing selectmen)
Mindful Art – free after school program for Trottier & Algonquin students
Southborough Youth and Family Services is inviting Trottier and Algonquin students to enjoy making “Mindful Art”. Read the full article → from Mindful Art – free after school program for Trottier & Algonquin students
Town Meeting Update: Potential controversies over Library, Open Space, Kallander Field, & PILOTs
The big annual meeting is almost here. Today, I’m highlighting four items up for vote likely to prompt queues at the microphones. There’s info on each worth updating since my past coverage. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Potential controversies over Library, Open Space, Kallander Field, & PILOTs
On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough (Updated)
Southborough Schools struggling with “intermittent” phone issues
If you have a student in Southborough’s public schools, you should be aware by now that the schools have been experiencing more phone issues than usual lately. Read the full article → from Southborough Schools struggling with “intermittent” phone issues
Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 15
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship program. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners scholarship applications due April 15
Traffic Alert: Avoid 185 Boston Road area
A traffic alert from the Town notified that a section of Boston Road will be “fully closed” this evening. It’s already an area to avoid with one lane closed down. Read the full article → from Traffic Alert: Avoid 185 Boston Road area