Last night, the Regional School Committee heard from the Mascot Study Group. The group recommended that it’s time to “retire” the Tomahawk as the Algonquin Regional mascot. Read the full article → from Recommendation to “retire” T-Hawk over 5-7 years; Community Feedback open until April 23
The state issued its weekly reports on Covid-19 cases and vaccinations by town. There’s some good news on both fronts. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Back in yellow; 54% of residents at least partially vaccinated (Updated)
This week, selectmen agreed to push off again the Article to revamp zoning for the Downtown District. Rather than tackling it at the Annual Town Meeting, the Board plans to schedule a Special Town Meeting in the fall. Read the full article → from Downtown Zoning Article tabled to Fall Meeting
Applications to vote by mail are now available for the May 11th Town Election. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Vote by Mail applications now available
The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting more substitutes. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, aides, custodians, cafeteria staff, nurses, and summer help
Southborough’s Padma Mynampaty will release her EP “East Coast Angel” this Friday, April 16th. She’s looking for support from Spotify users in our community to give her a boost that day. Read the full article → from Southborough’s “Padma” releasing indie pop EP this Friday
Yesterday afternoon, the Town of Southborough announced that the long awaited regional clinic is opening today. Read the full article → from Regional Vaccination Clinic launched; doses dedicated to Southborough residents each week
The Northborough Southborough Eagles Youth Rugby program is promoting registration for 2021 for its Middle School aged co-ed program. Read the full article → from Register now for Youth Rugby: Middle School contact starting mid-May; Nearby K-6 program starting Saturday
The deadline for candidates to withdraw from the Town election ballot passed last Friday. So, it’s past time for an update. Read the full article → from Election Update: Races for BOS and Regional School Committee
For 20 years, Robert L’Heureux served the community as a representative on the United Parishes council. This spring, council members were finally able to recognize his service in person. Read the full article → from Acknowledging 20 years serving Southborough’s United Parishes
Tonight’s budget discussions should include the level of staffing needed for the IT department. The Community Advocate covered selectmen’s split opinions on the issue from last week’s meeting. Read the full article → from CA: Selectmen debate IT staffing levels
This Thursday, the group will report to the Regional School Committee. The committee is expected to vote on the issue in two weeks. Read the full article → from ARHS Mascot Study Group to make recommendations to Regional School Committee – Thursday
The latest figures from the school and town. Read the full article → from Covid Update: School and Town latest figures
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: Planning Hearings; BOS and Advisory on Budgets and ATM Articles; School Committee