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BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks

Testing found positive sample in Southborough mosquitos, but the town (and whole state) are still considered "low risk". Spraying was conducted by truck in section of town on July 1st.

by Beth Melo on

On Monday, the Board of Health announced that a sample of mosquitos from Southborough were tested positive for West Nile Virus. (The mosquitos were apparently collected last Friday, June 26th.) 

Our town was the fifth Massachusetts towns to have positive findings this summer. But the entire commonwealth is still designated by health officials as “low risk” for contracting the arbovirus. (At this point, there have been no human, or even animal, cases reported in the state.)  Read the full article → from BOH warns about avoiding West Nile Virus Risks

Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)

The board expedited the $105K purchase rather than bringing to voters this fall. The Town also recently accepted a gifted "undercover" vehicle.

by Beth Melo on

In a 3-2 vote on Monday, the Select Board approved spending $105K to provide the Southborough Police Department with a drone (and bundled technology and support) for 5 years.

The majority of the board prioritized getting the tech into the SPD’s hands quicker. The dissenters had prioritized potential savings ($30K or greater) and following the board’s preferred financial process that allows Town Meeting to weigh in on how taxes should be spent. Read the full article → from Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)

Town Meeting Save-the-Dates

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the Select Board voted on dates for the fall Special and spring Annual Town Meetings. Both will take place on Saturdays.

While voters should mark their calendars, they should also stay tuned. It’s very possible that an extra Special Town Meeting (date TBD) will be organized to vote on a Neary School building project. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Save-the-Dates

Update on major road plan & Pine Hill Road reconstruction

Pine Hill Rd prep work already in process, with major work beginning June 29th

by Beth Melo on

This spring, when the DPW asked voters to approve borrowing $22.26M for road maintenance projects over the next five years, the pitched plan included the major rehab of four roads this year. One of them was Pine Hill Road. 

Last Thursday, the Town issued a public notice and update on the Pine Hill Rd project. Read the full article → from Update on major road plan & Pine Hill Road reconstruction

Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission

The vote to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie could hobble the OSPC and impact the Stewardship Committee. The board plans to consider the Stewardship issue on July 5th.

by Beth Melo on

This week, the Select Board appears to have cut the legs out from under another committee formed by Town Meeting without first bringing a proposed change to voters.

The board unanimously voted to not reappoint Freddie Gillespie to the Open Space Preservation Commission (OSPC). Gillespie has served on the OSPC for 24 years and chaired it for the past 9.

The decision will leave the committee (with two other vacancies) without a quorum after June 30th. Read the full article → from Select Board rejects longtime chair of Open Space Preservation Commission

Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines —  June 24

The "Conversation" with the Police Chief is a non-political event sponsored by "Hate Has No Home Here"

by Beth Melo on

The group “Southborough Hate Has No Home Here” is sponsoring a community forum with Southborough Police Chief Ryan Newell. The focus of the event is his department’s role related to immigration enforcement. Read the full article → from Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines —  June 24

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