In preparation for Town Meeting discussions, NSBORO schools administration has posted Budget documents for the next fiscal year. I’m pulling together some highlights of what they are asking voters, and how it is being pitched. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: School budgets
Mass Public Health posted its weekly reports last night, and the Town updated its figures this morning. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough still red; 46% of residents at least partially vaccinated
The Board of Selectmen voted to support holding a Special Town Meeting this fall. But the motion was qualified as a “soft” commitment, reflecting the Board’s uncertainty of what’s ahead. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Possible phased approach for Public Health budget using Special Fall Meeting
George B. ‘Peter’ Cunningham, 78, of Southborough passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, after a very short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: George B. ‘Peter’ Cunningham, 78
Ken’s Foods is again going before the Zoning Board of Appeals. This time, the business is seeking to expand its distribution center on its east end. Read the full article → from Ken’s Food seeking variance to expand to east – April 21 ZBA Hearing
Iridium Tutoring is adding to its free services. The group has announced free webinars for students planning to apply to college. Read the full article → from Free Webinars for future College Applicants
It’s time to nominate those who have gone the distance for your children. Read the full article → from Go the Distance nominations due by April 16
Selectmen approved updated water rates for Southborough users last month. Read the full article → from Watch your water use; Rates for Southborough going up again (Updated)
The Southborough Senior Center asked me to share an announcement. Baypath Elder Services is seeking volunteers to be trained as Nursing Home Advocates. (Also know as “Ombudsman”.) Read the full article → from Nursing Home Advocates Needed
This summer, Southborough Open Land Foundation will again host Art on the Trails at Beals Preserve. The Call for Art window is closing soon. Read the full article → from Reminder: Art on the Trails proposals due April 15th
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: BOS on Budgets and Warrant Articles
Linda C. (Roake) Hubley, 68, of Southborough, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at home, after a brave ten month struggle with brain cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Linda C. Hubley, 68
Update on NSBORO Covid-19 figures and news. Read the full article → from NSBORO Covid Update
This year’s Annual Town Meeting Warrant is expected to include about 40 Articles. While some are likely to be bundled under “consent agendas”, there’s a whole lot that could require presentations and prompt some “back and forth”. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Update: Selectmen inviting Article and increased budget proponents to present their cases – Tuesday (Updated)