I have updates on two lawsuits that had been filed against the Town, Read the full article → from Legal Update: Mass Supreme Court reviewing constitutionality of Select Board comment policy; no more Park Central appeals
News
Obituary: Henry Whelen Large, Jr, 81
Henry Whelen Large, Jr, 81, of Southborough passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Henry Whelen Large, Jr, 81
Historical News: St. Mark’s to “survey” for burial sites; Fay taking deeper look into “Doc Stone’s House”; official National Historic District and more (Updated – Again)
There were two big announcements at last week’s Historical Commission meeting. Both related to the Town’s private schools’ reactions to public upset over two unrelated matters. Read the full article → from Historical News: St. Mark’s to “survey” for burial sites; Fay taking deeper look into “Doc Stone’s House”; official National Historic District and more (Updated – Again)
Public Comment open for Town’s new Master Plan
The public is invited to read and comment on the 2021 draft Master Plan for Southborough. Read the full article → from Public Comment open for Town’s new Master Plan
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
Covid Update: Town and school numbers keep rising (Updated)
This morning, the Town posted it’s weekly updated Covid figures. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Town and school numbers keep rising (Updated)
The week in government: BOH on Fitzgerald’s; Select Board on final ARPA recommendations, Tree Warden; Regional School Committee (Updated)
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: BOH on Fitzgerald’s; Select Board on final ARPA recommendations, Tree Warden; Regional School Committee (Updated)
Sign up for 2nd Dose Booster Clinic for ages 50+ on Monday
The Town is hosting another Covid Vaccine Clinic a week from Monday. This one is specifically for 50+ year olds to get a 2nd Booster shot. Read the full article → from Sign up for 2nd Dose Booster Clinic for ages 50+ on Monday
Reminder: Track & Field camp for K-8
The ARHS Track team is holding its “Algonquin Track & Field Camp” again this summer. Read the full article → from Reminder: Track & Field camp for K-8
Supporting Ukraine: Rotary thanks donors to refugee fund; Neighbors for Peace statement
Two community organizations in Southborough asked me to share statements related to supporting those impacted by the war in Ukraine. Read the full article → from Supporting Ukraine: Rotary thanks donors to refugee fund; Neighbors for Peace statement
Algonquin & Sobo K-8 Schools’ latest rankings (Updated)
This spring both U.S News & World Report and the website Niche released their rankings for public high schools. Algonquin’s rankings went up slightly in both. An updated ranking by Niche of K-12 schools also gave high marks to Southborough’s elementary and middle school. Read the full article → from Algonquin & Sobo K-8 Schools’ latest rankings (Updated)
Town Meeting Wrap Up: Noise Bylaw, PILOT Committee, and clarifying Neary Feasibility Study (Updated)
A lot happened at last week’s Annual Town Meeting. Here is my final coverage on the discussions and votes. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Wrap Up: Noise Bylaw, PILOT Committee, and clarifying Neary Feasibility Study (Updated)
Obituary: Eugene G. Ferris, 68
Eugene G. Ferris, 68, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eugene G. Ferris, 68
Town Election: winners are Debbie DeMuria and Joan Frank; women rule Southborough’s big boards
Debbie DeMuria won the race for the Planning Board last night. Read the full article → from Town Election: winners are Debbie DeMuria and Joan Frank; women rule Southborough’s big boards