Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to share their February bulletin. Read the full article → from SYFS News: In-Person resumes, Referrals on pause, new Parent Support Group, Camp Scholarship changes, Listen with L.O.V.E., and more
News
DPW and Planning Board disagree over Shade Tree removal policy/bylaw
Town officials are trying to come to agreement on new parameters for deciding which roadside trees should be removed with or without a public hearing. Read the full article → from DPW and Planning Board disagree over Shade Tree removal policy/bylaw
Apply now for Southborough’s Taxation Aid for Seniors and the Disabled (or donate to the fund)
This month, eligible residents can apply for relief from Southborough taxes. Read the full article → from Apply now for Southborough’s Taxation Aid for Seniors and the Disabled (or donate to the fund)
The week in sports: Students to vote on new ARHS Mascot this Friday
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: Students to vote on new ARHS Mascot this Friday
Covid Update: NSBORO encourages students to sign up for weekly at home rapid tests; Town’s daily count continues decline
An update on Covid cases and related news in our Town and the schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO encourages students to sign up for weekly at home rapid tests; Town’s daily count continues decline
Register now for the ’22 Winter Sow program to support native pollinators (Seed pickup Saturday)
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 Register now for the ’22 Winter Sow program to support native pollinators (Seed pickup Saturday)
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
Covid Update: NSBORO cases declined, as did testing positivity rates
The data continues to show a decline in new Covid cases in our community. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO cases declined, as did testing positivity rates
NWS forecasting Severe Storm Impacts around Southborough: 18-24″ of snow, gusting winds
NWS’ updates since I last posted kept increasing the amount of snow headed to our area. We’re now forecast to get up to two feet of snow. Gusting winds could create even higher snow drifts in some areas. Read the full article → from NWS forecasting Severe Storm Impacts around Southborough: 18-24″ of snow, gusting winds
Noise Bylaw survey results: 50% in favor of a law while 37% disagree
Last week, the Noise Bylaw Committee presented their survey’s results. Read the full article → from Noise Bylaw survey results: 50% in favor of a law while 37% disagree
Obituary: Geraldine F. ‘Gerry’ (Lambert) Molloy, 87
Geraldine F. ‘Gerry’ (Lambert) Molloy, 87, formerly of Southborough and West Boylston MA, died on January 26, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Geraldine F. ‘Gerry’ (Lambert) Molloy, 87
Library reopened today – with some contraints
Today, the Southborough Library reopened its doors to the public. Unfortunately, the recarpeting project isn’t fully complete. Read the full article → from Library reopened today – with some contraints
Prepare for a big storm Friday night into Sunday morning
Southborough Emergency Management is warning the community to prepare for a big storm this weekend. How big is still up in the air. But there’s enough likelihood for a large amount of heavy snow and high winds that planning ahead makes sense. Read the full article → from Prepare for a big storm Friday night into Sunday morning
Obituary: Joseph P. Maiorana, 35
Joseph P. Maiorana II of Southborough, MA passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph P. Maiorana, 35