The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
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The week in government
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
What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?
On Monday night, voters are being asked to approve budgets and spending Articles that impact taxes for next year and beyond. Before voting on Monday, I wanted to better understand the Town’s financial outlook and what it will mean both with and without the building project. I’m sharing with readers what I learned. Read the full article → from What tax increases are we facing with, and without, the Neary Building Project?
ATM CPA Articles: $121K for Town Common fence; Transferring affordable housing funds
On Monday night, Town Meeting will be asked to approve up to $121,000 to restore a historic “fence”. Select Board members publicly worried about the reaction of voters upset about rising property taxes. But, they stressed that the money for the proposed CPA project doesn’t directly impact tax bills.
A separate CPA Article follows through on a recent push to move funds dedicated to Affordable Housing to a Trust Fund that will allow the Town to react more quickly when opportunities arise. Read the full article → from ATM CPA Articles: $121K for Town Common fence; Transferring affordable housing funds
Events this week
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Town Meeting: Advisory explains projected 7.36% Tax increase
For each Annual Town Meeting, the Southborough Advisory Committee is required to submit a report to voters. It includes their recommendation for the Town Budget and other spending Articles. (They also opine on other Articles on the Warrant.) Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Advisory explains projected 7.36% Tax increase
Go the Distance Awards 2025 nominations window is open
It’s time to nominate those who have gone the distance for children with 504 Plans or IEPs over the past year. Read the full article → from Go the Distance Awards 2025 nominations window is open
Apply for financial aid or emergency assistance
Southborough Youth & Family Services is promoting information on how Southborough residents who qualify can apply for emergency Financial Assistance. Read the full article → from Apply for financial aid or emergency assistance
Letter: Why We’re Voting Yes on the New Neary
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from a group of 22 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Letter: Why We’re Voting Yes on the New Neary
Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
If you’re one of this year’s runners supporting a cause, please reach out. Read the full article → from Boston Marathon runners, share your fundraising stories!
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
Annual Town Meeting on Monday night: Town asks “Will you attend?” & promotes details
All registered Southborough voters are encouraged to participate in Annual Town Meeting this Monday, April 7th, 6:30 pm at Trottier Middle School.
A new 3 question survey this morning is asking the public, will they? And if not, why?
In this post, I’ll cover the survey, an overview of what Town Meeting is (for unfamiliar voters), this year’s logistics, and what’s on the ATM Warrant. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting on Monday night: Town asks “Will you attend?” & promotes details
Enjoy “Art in Bloom” at next week’s Opening Gala
The Southborough Gardeners are bringing back a popular past event — their fabulous “Art in Bloom” exhibit. Each participating gardener crafts a floral display “interpreting” a work of art. Read the full article → from Enjoy “Art in Bloom” at next week’s Opening Gala
NECC Art Show – April 10th
You can support “the children of NECC” by bidding on art at a special open house a week from tonight. Read the full article → from NECC Art Show – April 10th