Last month, the Scholarship Advisory Committee announced this year’s application window for scholarships administered by the Town. Now, they are reaching out to the community to seek donations that make the annual opportunity possible. Read the full article → from “Build a Legacy Through Local Education Funds”
Government
Survey seeks info to help Downtown “Wayfinding” project
Help determine the kinds of signage needed to help visitors navigate downtown destinations
Last fall, I shared news that the Town received a $30,000 grant for technical assistance with a downtown Branding & Wayfinding project. This week, the Town issued a Wayfinding survey announcement on its website.
The contracted consultant is seeking feedback by a week from Sunday. Read the full article → from Survey seeks info to help Downtown “Wayfinding” project
Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin
[Ed note: 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 Al Hamilton.] Read the full article → from Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin
SYFS Spotlights “Spring Cleaning” & Public Health (Updated)
In March, I shared news about Southborough Youth & Family Services’ March & April newsletter. At that time, I focused on the March “Spotlights”. Now that it’s April, I want to highlight the initiatives the agency is focusing on this month. Read the full article → from SYFS Spotlights “Spring Cleaning” & Public Health (Updated)
ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning
A look at the proposed modernized uses and new protections
For over a year, the Planning Board has been working on zoning updates to attract more business revenue, while still protecting residents and conservation areas from negative impacts.
The result is Annual Town Meeting Article 17. On April 11th, voters will be asked to approve modernized and expanded uses, along with new restrictions, for Southborough’s Industrial Park Zone. Read the full article → from ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning
Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting
Zoning Articles, Trottier roof, $25M for road & sidewalks fund, and more
The Town’s legislative branch, Town Meeting, will convene a week from Saturday to approve spending, possibly increase budgets, amend local bylaws, and “advise” officials.
I’ll be digging into some of the Warrant Articles leading up to Annual Town Meeting. For now, I’m providing a general overview, including the hot topics on the Warrant most likely to spark debate. Read the full article → from Overview of April 11th Annual Town Meeting
Construction at 4 crosswalks starting today
The project encompasses two spots on Main St, one on Rte 85, and one on Richards Rd.
Construction work is taking place this week for flashing beacons to be installed (or replaced) at crosswalks around town this spring. Read the full article → from Construction at 4 crosswalks starting today
The week in government
Planning hearing on zoning for Data Centers special permits; Select Board & School Committee voting to appoint members to new Elementary School Building Committee
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
Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
This month agency is spotlighting Unplugging and the Mental Health of Women & Girls.
Southborough Youth & Family Services asked me to share news about it’s latest bi-monthly newsletter. The March & April letter includes this month’s focus on Women & Girls and the annual community invitation to “Unplug”. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services March & April newsletter
Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
There will be a Select Board race. Plus, there will be an unopposed changing of the guard for a few positions.
Now that the deadline for running for office has passed, I’m updating on who is running in a contested race, who is taking on a new role (or leaving their seats), and the upcoming forum for candidates to answer voters’ questions. Read the full article → from Town Election: Who is on the ballot & Candidate’s Night (Updated)
Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Despite a grant from the state, replacing the middle school's larger, more complicated roof will cost even more than the Neary roof.
Even after significant assistance from the state, Southborough’s share of the Trottier Middle School roof replacement project is estimated at $5.4M. Read the full article → from Trottier Roof Replacement headed to Town Meeting (Updated)
Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March
Poster Making event is tonight, March 23rd
The Southborough based group protesting “anti-democratic action and extremist rhetoric” is inviting the community to join their efforts this week.
Tonight, “Stand Up Now!” organizers are hosting a sign-making event.
The signs will be needed when they join a No Kings rally in Boston this Saturday. Read the full article → from Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March
The week in government
Planning Board hearings on zoning bylaws; Advisory on Annual Town Meeting Articles and more
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
Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion
A new committee will identify potential new parcels, how to maximize current grounds, and even a potential project to convert a historic tower into a Columbarium.
This week, the Select Board approved a charge to create a new ad hoc committee dedicated to exploring steps to deal with a cemetery that will run out of space for new graves.
The work will include considering a project to convert a historic stone water tower into a “Columbarium”. Read the full article → from Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion