Although the Town hasn’t yet set next year’s tax rate, the Select Board is predicting that residents will be paying an average of 5.89% more in taxes year. Read the full article → from Tax outlook bleak again (Updated)
News
The Select Board voted to use more ARPA funds to reduce the impact of Special Town Meeting.
Sign up for the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
Get the early bird rates for the Turkey Day run
Registration is open for the 16th annual Gobble Wobble. Sign up now to take part in the 5K run/2 mile walk. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
St. Mark’s triangle update: Announced “land swap” and indefinitely postponed forum (Updated)
The public forum has been indefinitely postponed. The following week, the Select Board will discuss next steps on the St. Mark's "triangle", including potentially moving ahead with construction before bringing a land ownership swap to Annual Town Meeting
St. Mark’s School has agreed to swap parcels of the St. Mark’s “triangle” to allow for the project to proceed with a “pocket park”, relocated intersection, and parking for the school’s sports fields.
In related news — there was an a second announcement about the previously scheduled and rescheduled St. Mark’s Street Working Group’s Public forum. It is now postponed again. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s triangle update: Announced “land swap” and indefinitely postponed forum (Updated)
Town pursuing heavy truck exclusion on Flagg
The Select Board voted to seek an HCVE on Flagg Road while maintaining the existing one on Main Street
The Select Board voted to ask Mass Dept of Transportation to add an HCVE/HVE* to Flagg Road. The Town will seek to add the restriction without lifting any existing truck exclusions, including the one on Main Street. Read the full article → from Town pursuing heavy truck exclusion on Flagg
KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day
Free penalty kick competition for 6-16 year olds
Soccer-loving kids and teens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge. Read the full article → from KofC Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day
Nature in the burbs
An owl rescue by SPD, backyard bobcat, and some pretty fall pics
Sharing Southborough images (contributed and from social media) of an owl, momentarily stunned during his rescue, a curious bobcat, and some beautiful early fall pics. Read the full article → from Nature in the burbs
History Hike on Peninsula Trail – Saturday
The Trails Committee and DCR are celebrating the opening of a long awaited trail in Southborough with a "History Hike".
The Trails Committee is inviting the public to celebrate the opening of the Peninsula Trail with a special guided walk and history talk. Read the full article → from History Hike on Peninsula Trail – Saturday
Update on Clinics and Covid
Another vax clinic has been schedules and I'm sharing NSBORO's latest Covid data.
As of Friday, Trottier Middle School was reporting 22 cases of Covid confirmed last week. I took a look and confirmed that there are still slots open for the vaccine clinic for Covid Boosters for ages 12+ – with one being held tonight. Read the full article → from Update on Clinics and Covid
The week in sports
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
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board tonight on Planning Board and Citizen Petition Warrant Articles; National Grid Annual Vegetation Management Plan and Hazardous Tree Removal Plan; and Conservation Commission
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)
St. Mark’s Park Update & Design Feedback request (Updated)
Expect an update about a potential land swap on Monday night. On Thursday, the Working Group will hold a real in-person-only Public Forum seeking feedback on potential park designs.
The Town is promoting a Public Forum for the St. Mark’s Street Working Group this Thursday. The public is invited to attend the in-person-only meeting to provide feedback on potential designs for the land. Those who can’t attend can pre-submit comments by noon on Wednesday. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Park Update & Design Feedback request (Updated)
Fundraiser for native Matt Bent
A former classmate is raising funds for a Southborough native reported to have lost everything in Hurricane Ian
The organizer of a fundraiser for a Southborough native has reached out to our community to ask for help. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for native Matt Bent
Help out Friends of Southborough Rec
The Friends group needs active members to help their year round work, including the upcoming Gobble Wobble.
The Friends of Southborough Recreation is in need of new members to help them keep their fundraisers going — including the annual Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Help out Friends of Southborough Rec
NSBORO to seek feedback on next year’s school calendar options
Last week, the Northborough, Southborough, and Regional school committees were presented three potential versions of next year’s calendar. According to a message from the Superintendent, they are looking for feedback from families and educators before they make a decision. Read the full article → from NSBORO to seek feedback on next year’s school calendar options