Will Marlborough Be Impacted by the Government Shutdown?

With the federal government shutdown beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, we wondered if any of the impacts would trickle down to local government in Marlborough. Some towns are impacted if they have offices that work closely and directly with federal workers, but Marlborough will continue to operate business as normal.

“City operations will continue to move," said Executive Aide to the Mayor Michael Berry. “We don’t have any concerns as far as city operations."

Funding for Section 8 housing could be affected, he said, as those funds come from the federal government. However, he pointed out that many functions of the federal government seem to be continuing.

“It’s still early," he said.

When it comes to bonds and other funding, that is all handled locally with the city having its own bonding capacity, said Berry.

That doesn't mean that you won't be affected, however: it just means that the city, itself, has not yet felt a direct hit. If you need a passport or a gun permit, or a federal loan to buy a house, that will be delayed. See this article on CNN for a breakdown of what you need to know about the shutdown.