Last night was another long and rough night for Town Meeting participants. As with any Town Meeting, passionate debate on viewpoints held up votes. But beyond that, it was process issues that have really dragged out this meeting. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Process issues and disputes slow down proceedings (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
Principal hirings: Finn & Algonquin searches rebooted; seeking parent for Finn committee; Woodward pick in negotiations
The search for a Principal of Finn School has been re-opened with a May 1st deadline for applications. And the school is seeking another parent to join the search committee. Read the full article → from Principal hirings: Finn & Algonquin searches rebooted; seeking parent for Finn committee; Woodward pick in negotiations
Caring for older trees – Saturday
The day after Arbor Day, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is holding a public event for tree lovers. Read the full article → from Caring for older trees – Saturday
Town Meeting: CPA Articles pass, STM Article fails, meeting continued to Thursday
A brief recap of what passed and failed and what’s on tap for Thursday. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: CPA Articles pass, STM Article fails, meeting continued to Thursday
Town Meeting: Budget decisions turn into referrendums on Town Clerk and EDC
Two budget items “held” for discussion turned into debates on more than just spending. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Budget decisions turn into referrendums on Town Clerk and EDC
Town Meeting: Recall & Removal bylaw Articles fail
Two controversial Citizen Petition Articles held over from the March Special were put before Town Meeting voters last night. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Recall & Removal bylaw Articles fail
Managing “the Stress of Cancer” and rediscovering “Moments of Joy” – Saturday
This Saturday, a local cancer support group will be holding a stress management workshop in Southborough. Read the full article → from Managing “the Stress of Cancer” and rediscovering “Moments of Joy” – Saturday
Signing, singing & stories with infants to 5 yr olds – Friday morning
This Friday morning, Southborough’s Sheryl White will be holding a Sing Language Stories & Songs event at the Library. Read the full article → from Signing, singing & stories with infants to 5 yr olds – Friday morning
Town Meeting tonight: Special counsel, Historical Preservation, (possibly) marijuana, and more (Updated)
Town Meeting is set to resume tonight, 7:00 pm at Trottier Middle School. I can’t predict all that we’ll get through tonight, but I can tell you some of what is sure to be covered. Read the full article → from Town Meeting tonight: Special counsel, Historical Preservation, (possibly) marijuana, and more (Updated)
Town Meeting: Night one (Updated – see you at 7)
It’s late, so here’s a quick summary. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Night one (Updated – see you at 7)
Annual Town Meeting tonight
I’ll be live tweeting from ATM this week. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting tonight
Election news: Candidate letters welcome; Fall targeted for special
I’m behind in reaching out to candidates running in the Town Election. (This late month Town Meeting really has me thrown off this year!) So, in case I have trouble reaching anyone, here’s my public call for letters. And while I’m at it, I’ll throw in an update on the Board of Selectmen vacancy. Read the full article → from Election news: Candidate letters welcome; Fall targeted for special
EDC launches “Permitting Guide for Establishing and Growing Business” in Southborough
This spring, the Economic Development Committee published a new resource for businesses. Read the full article → from EDC launches “Permitting Guide for Establishing and Growing Business” in Southborough