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Article 33: Citizen Petition for independent Finance Committee

Voters at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting will be asked to create a committee to help oversee and audit Town finances.

by Beth Melo on

At Saturday’s Annual Town Meeting, voters will consider creating a new finance committee. Citizen Petition Article 33 is intended to provide independent oversight of the Town’s financial practices. The Article proposes establishing a committee charged with reviewing accounting procedures, purchasing compliance, and contract oversight. Read the full article → from Article 33: Citizen Petition for independent Finance Committee

Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated)

If Town Meeting approves the Article, it will be the biggest borrowing request ever passed. Officials (mostly) support the Road Plan as necessary to improve crumbling roads and get back on track.

by Beth Melo on

The Select Board is proposing the Town make a big investments in a strategy change to repair and extend the life of more Town roads, beyond simply patching potholes and cracks. Read the full article → from Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated)

Annual Town Meeting: Amending Articles

If you have a pre-planned motion to amend, submitting a form in advance will help the meeting run smoother and faster.

by Beth Melo on

Is there an Article headed to Annual Town Meeting this Saturday that you know you would like to propose an amendment to?

Town Clerk Jim Hegarty is asking voters to plan ahead and complete and submit an amendment form in advance. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: Amending Articles

Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12

Organizers are asking 6th-12th graders to Save the Date. And area organizations are invited to recruit volunteers at the fair.

by Beth Melo on

The Towns of Northborough and Southborough are organizing a volunteer fair for next month. It’s a chance for tweens/teens in grades 6-12 to learn about volunteer opportunities.

It’s also a chance for area non-profits, community groups and other organizations to promote their volunteer opportunities. Read the full article → from Youth Volunteer Fair — May 12

NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”

Students, families, and community are invited to take part in special events and challenges April 13-17, to improve their overall wellness.

by Beth Melo on

Every year, Northborough-Southborough Public Schools celebrate Wellness Week, encouraging students to improve their health/wellness. This year, they’re making a bigger public push to engage the entire community.

There are special events and challenges. Plus, the Wellness Week promotions includes a prize drawing to incentivize participation. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools are promoting upcoming “Wellness Week”

Annual Town Meeting Article 29: Expanding by-right ADU use (Updated)

Raising the size and proportion caps on Accessory Dwelling Units property owners can add to or alongside their homes

by Beth Melo on

The Attorney General’s office issued its finding on the Town’s bylaws allowing, but limiting, the by-right use of Accessory Dwelling Units. The version overwhelmingly passed by Town Meeting voters last fall is only “partially” approved as complying with state laws. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting Article 29: Expanding by-right ADU use (Updated)

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