A recomposed committee to oversee Southborough’s Affordable Housing Trust was officially appointed this month. The “Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)” will meet for the second time tonight (in person only). Read the full article → from New Affordable Housing Trust board to meet tonight
Government
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board, Regional School Committee, ZBA hearings, Conservation Commission, 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 (Updated)
CA: School bus contract will go back out to bid
Based on bids that were too high, NSBORO will put out a revised transportation contract for bidding
The administration and school committees were hoping to reduce transportation issues through a new contract for next year. Unfortunately, they learned through the two bids received on the contract, improvements as proposed would have come at a big cost. Read the full article → from CA: School bus contract will go back out to bid
Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Winter Sow Seed Pickup & Sowing Workshop – Sunday (Updated)
Regional School Committee won’t meet tonight (Updated – Again)
This morning, the Superintendent’s office and the Town posted that the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee won’t meet tonight (Updated – Again)
Teen Interview Prep Workshop (and other “Protocol” programs)
Based on Rec's Facebook post, your teen interested in being a CIT might need this even more than you realize!
Southborough Recreation is promoting an upcoming “Interview Prep Workshop” for teens ages 13-18.
In a noteworthy Facebook post on the topic, Rec also announced a big change for this year’s Summer Camp program for CITs (Counselors in Training) that may make signing kids up a higher priority for some families. Read the full article → from Teen Interview Prep Workshop (and other “Protocol” programs)
The latest from “The Word on Common Street” (Updated)
This week, the Town published its 23rd issue of the Town Administrator’s newsletter. Read the full article → from The latest from “The Word on Common Street” (Updated)
Look for your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The annual Street Listing form hit mailboxes this month. (It’s also known as the Town Census.) This is a reminder to fill it out and send it in. Read the full article → from Look for your Town Census (a.k.a. “Annual Street Listing”)
The week in government (Updated)
Combined School Committees on bids for new bus contract, and more. (Regional School Committee meeting has been cancelled.)
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 (Updated)
K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Rec is looking for feedback from parents of Southborough elementary schoolers.
Rec is “Calling all Mary Finn, Woodward, and Neary families” to give their honest feedback in a brief survey. Read the full article → from K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
The coalition to prevent youth alcohol & drug use is looking for input to help prioritize and create "meaningful and effective" strategies
Southborough Youth & Family Services has asked me to remind the community about an important survey promoted in the fall.
If you are a Southborough (or Northborough) parent/caregiver who hasn’t yet completed the anonymous Encompass Survey, please take a few minutes to provide your input related to alcohol and drugs. Read the full article → from Reminder: Survey for parents on youth “substance use” in the community
Letter: Concern about Neary project’s proximity to old Town dump
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 Carl Guyer. Read the full article → from Letter: Concern about Neary project’s proximity to old Town dump
The week in government
Planning Board; Select Board & Advisory on FY26 Capital expenses; MCAS Presentation to School Committee; 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