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Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks

If Town Meeting approves the Article, it will be the biggest borrowing request ever passed. Officials (mostly) support the Road Plan as necessary to improve crumbling roads and get back on track.

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Above: The Select Board is proposing the Town make a big investments in a strategy change to repair and extend the life of more Town roads, beyond simply patching potholes and cracks. (image cropped from DPW Facebook page)

This Saturday, Annual Town Meeting voters will decide on whether to invest $25M in a 5-year plan for road improvements and sidewalks. If it passes, it will be the biggest borrowing expense the Town has ever approved. It will also add to the list of debt exclusions that voters would need to approve on the ballot this May.

Article 13 includes borrowing $2.75M to install four sidewalks. But the biggest expense is $22.26M for road projects based on the DPW’s 5-year Pavement Management Implementation Plan (or Road Maintenance Program). The outlined road projects would cover over 40% of Town roads. (Scroll down for more details on the specific roads and sidewalks.)

Officials support the DPW’s outlined 5-year plan as necessary to address crumbling roads and get back on track. But there are some caveats. Read the full article →

Annual Town Meeting: Amending Articles

If you have a pre-planned motion to amend, submitting a form in advance will help the meeting run smoother and faster.

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Is there an Article headed to Annual Town Meeting this Saturday that you know you would like to propose an amendment to?

Town Clerk Jim Hegarty is asking voters to plan ahead and complete and submit an amendment form in advance. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Amending Articles

Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12

Organizers are asking 6th-12th graders to Save the Date. And area organizations are invited to recruit volunteers at the fair.

by Beth Melo on

The Towns of Northborough and Southborough are organizing a volunteer fair for next month. It’s a chance for tweens/teens in grades 6-12 to learn about volunteer opportunities.

It’s also a chance for area non-profits, community groups and other organizations to promote their volunteer opportunities. Read the full article → from Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12

NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”

Students, families, and community are invited to take part in special events and challenges April 13-17, to improve their overall wellness.

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Every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community.

There are special events and challenges. Plus, the Wellness Week promotions includes a prize drawing to incentivize participation. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”

More details on this Sunday’s “Kickin’ it for Kasey”

A community festival with family friendly games and activities will raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research in honor of the late child of an ARHS alum.

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Algonquin’s Student Council shared more details about the upcoming community festival to raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research.

While the cause is a solemn one, the event is organized as a fun celebration for families with children (and teens) to enjoy. Read the full article → from More details on this Sunday’s “Kickin’ it for Kasey”

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