Paul F. Beck, 62, of Southborough died Monday October 31, 2022 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence after a courageous eight year battle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a very rare form of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul F. Beck, 62
News
Town unlikely to approve back-Hazard Pay for public safety workers
Before delaying a vote, the Select Board leaned against spending ARPA funds on extra pay for some Town personnel who worked through the pandemic.
For over 5 months, the Select Board has put off voting on a recommendation to spend $300K to cover Hazard Pay for public safety and certain other personnel’s work during the pandemic.
Last night, the Board was poised to vote against it. After hearing heartfelt arguments about the impact of Covid on firefighters and police officers, members delayed the vote to their next meeting. Read the full article → from Town unlikely to approve back-Hazard Pay for public safety workers
Textiles recycling/disposal reminder
The DPW is alerting residents that they can't dump textiles in the trash or recycling. NSBORO Schools' parent teacher organizations are reminding that you can support them by giving them textiles for recycling/reuse.
wo announcements this week are prompting me to share a reminder with readers about how to rid yourself of unwanted textiles. Read the full article → from Textiles recycling/disposal reminder
Select Board legal case at Mass Supreme Court this morning (Updated)
The Supreme Judicial Court will hear and question arguments in residents' case against the Select Board's comment policy today.
This morning, attorneys representing three Southborough residents and those defending the Southborough Select Board will argue in front of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Select Board legal case at Mass Supreme Court this morning (Updated)
Adult Sports Leagues
Southborough Rec is offering basketball and hockey leagues for ages 18+
This fall and winter, Southborough Recreation is organizing two adult sports leagues. Read the full article → from Adult Sports Leagues
Winter Wishes gift card drive this month
In advance of the holidays, SYFS is holding its annual gift card collection drive through November 30th
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a boost to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Winter Wishes gift card drive this month
Babysitting 101
Teens in grades 6-8 can register for a course to learn to babysit
Southborough Recreation is offering another Babysitting 101 course for tweens/teens in grades 6-8. Read the full article → from Babysitting 101
Update on chief contracts and recruiting
Yesterday, MetroWest Daily News published an interview with Police Chief Ryan Newell. There are some financial details worth sharing, that are prompting me to also update on other department chiefs’ salaries and recruiting the replacement for the Public Works chief. Read the full article → from Update on chief contracts and recruiting
Donate your extra candy to Rise Above
Neary is collecting for care packages to college students who have aged out of the foster care system.
Is your household suffering from candy overload? You can donate to Neary School’s collection drive this week. Read the full article → from Donate your extra candy to Rise Above
Seeking volunteers to talk about their user experience on the Town’s website
The tech committee is looking for residents to participate in a zoom session to help them improve the Town's website
The Town is trying to improve residents’ user experience on their website. Before they make upgrades, the Municipal Technology Committee is seeking public input. Read the full article → from Seeking volunteers to talk about their user experience on the Town’s website
The week in sports
Cross Country and Girls Volleyball win Central Mass Champion titles, Girls Soccer vying for theirs
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
Southborough Health & Wellness Fair
The Health Department and Senior Center are teaming up to offer the free "Fair" to residents
Two weeks from today, the Senior Center will host a “Fall Health & Wellness Fair” for Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Southborough Health & Wellness Fair
The week in government (Updated)
Select Board on potential Hopkinton Water Connection and more ARPA discussions
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)
Job listings: DPW Superintendent and more
The Town is searching for a new director of the DPW, Community Advocate is seeking a writer who knows Southborough history, and the schools have more positions to fill.
The Town has launched a search to find a replacement for the head of Public Works. While I’m sharing that news, I’m also sharing other job listings in town. Read the full article → from Job listings: DPW Superintendent and more