Northborough Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Fire station flags mold, OSHA risks

From Northborough News

• Fire station panel flags mold, OSHA exposure risks Northborough's Fire Station Building Committee confronted mold and OSHA exposure concerns after exposed spray foam insulation sat open to the weather well past its manufacturer-rated exposure window, even as the project's contingency fund dwindles.Northborough News
• Financial panel clashes over records request scope Northborough's Financial Planning Committee reopened a dispute over how far a member's public records request should reach, after the town administrator declined to seek counsel's opinion on its scope. Members also disclosed a possible conflict of interest tied to local housing advocacy.Northborough News
• Historic panel backs Trinity Church steeple funding bid Northborough's Historic District Commission weighed a letter of support for Trinity Church's bid for Community Preservation Act funding to restore its steeple, calling the plan "very well thought out." Members previewed a Nov. 14 monument dedication as the town's Revolution 250 committee prepares to disband.Northborough News

Yesterday in Northborough (Sat, Oct 31)

• Northborough fencer wins two world championship medals A Northborough woman returned to competitive fencing after five years away and won two medals at a world championship, according to Northborough Patch.Northborough Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 10:30 a.m.: Peaslee building panel meets on school design The Peaslee School Building Committee's design subcommittee meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom to continue work on the new elementary school's design.Town of Northborough
• Mon, Nov 2, 1 p.m.: Senior center offers classical music program The Northborough Senior Center hosts "Exploring Classical Music" Monday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., open to area seniors.Northborough Council on Aging
• Mon, Nov 2: Fall Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert set for Nov. 2 A Fall Jazz and Wind Ensemble Concert is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2, according to the Northborough Patch community calendar.Northborough Patch
• Mon, Nov 2: Pub talk explores taverns of the Revolution "Patriots and Pints: Taverns and the American Revolution" is set for Monday, Nov. 2, per the Northborough Patch calendar.Northborough Patch
• Wed, Nov 4, 4 p.m.: Fire station panel holds public site walk The Fire Station Building Committee hosts a public site walk Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. at the future fire station site, 65 West Main Street.Town of Northborough
• Wed, Nov 4, 4 p.m.: Housing Authority board meets Nov. 4 The Northborough Housing Authority board meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. at 26 Village Drive.Northborough Housing Authority
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Traffic Safety Committee meets remotely Nov. 4 Northborough's Traffic Safety Committee meets remotely Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m.; an agenda will be posted ahead of the meeting.Town of Northborough
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets at Lincoln Street School The Northborough School Committee meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Street School cafetorium, 76 Lincoln St.Northborough Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 8:30 a.m.: Veterans service district board meets in Grafton The Central Massachusetts Veterans Service District board, which includes Northborough, meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at Grafton Municipal Center.Central Massachusetts Veterans Service District
• Wed, Nov 4, 11 a.m.: Workshop covers Facebook Marketplace for seniors The Northborough Senior Center offers a workshop on using Facebook Marketplace Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m.Northborough Council on Aging
• Wed, Nov 4, 11 a.m.: Deed fraud workshop with Worcester Registry of Deeds The Worcester Registry of Deeds leads a deed fraud prevention workshop at the Northborough Senior Center Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m.Northborough Council on Aging
• Thu, Nov 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Senior center hosts Veteran's Day lunch The Northborough Senior Center holds a Veteran's Day lunch Thursday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Northborough Council on Aging

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