A look at how currently proposed redistricting maps will impact our town. Read the full article → from Redistricting impacts to Southborough: Changes in representation coming (including a wide open race)
News
Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
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Last night, the Select Board unanimously supported the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set a single property tax rate for FY22. Read the full article → from Southborough Single Tax Rate set for FY22
Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
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Reminder that the Gobble Wobble will be run in person this Thanksgiving, and volunteers are still needed. Read the full article → from Reminder: Time to sign up to run/walk or volunteer to support the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble
“Give Thanks and Welcome Neighbors” gathering – Sunday
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Southborough’s “Neighbors for Peace” and “Hate Has No Home” are issuing a public invitation. Read the full article → from “Give Thanks and Welcome Neighbors” gathering – Sunday
Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: 19 Active Cases; 27% of 5-11 yr olds reported as partially vaccinated
Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
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On tonight’s Select Board agenda is follow up on a staffing request made by the Chief of Southboough Police earlier this month. Read the full article → from Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
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On Tuesday, the Select Board will hold a hearing on nine trees Public Works is seeking to remove. They will also discuss a related project that has raised public concerns, including for the recent clearing of several other old growth trees. Read the full article → from Controversies over St Marks St/pocket park project, burial plot disturbance claims, and tree clearings (past and future)
The week in government: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
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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: Tax Classification Hearing; Select Board on tree removals and pocket park/St. Mark’s St project
Post-season Update: Girls Soccer state championship bid over
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An update on Algonquin high school sports post-season tourneys. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Girls Soccer state championship bid over
Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale by mail (Updated – Again)
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The Southborough Gardeners asked me to help promote their annual wreath sale. For the second year, they’ll be taking orders by mail. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreath Sale by mail (Updated – Again)
CA: School Committee on Covid outbreak
This week, the Southborough School Committee heard from the administration on a recent Covid outbreak in an elementary school and the district’s response. The Community Advocate covered the discussion. Read the full article → from CA: School Committee on Covid outbreak
Post-season Update: Girls Soccer to challenge top seed Hingham in state playoffs (Updated)
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An update on Algonquin high school sports post-season tourneys. Read the full article → from Post-season Update: Girls Soccer to challenge top seed Hingham in state playoffs (Updated)
Reminder: Southborough’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
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Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
Algonquin seeking feedback to narrow down potential mascots
The ARHS Mascot Study group is looking to narrow down its list of nine potential symbols. Read the full article → from Algonquin seeking feedback to narrow down potential mascots