August 2020

School Update: Start pushed to September 16th; New survey due Sun afternoon, and more

August 8, 2020 09:12:14 AM

The latest school update on Reopening Plans – including another quick survey and the new start date.

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Art on the Trails: Poetry deadline extended to August 9th

August 7, 2020 01:30:52 PM

Everyone is invited to explore the exhibit at Beals Preserve. But there’s a special call for the poetry inclined.

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Obituary: Rosalie A. (Nelson) Hakansson, 85

August 7, 2020 08:21:30 AM

Rosalie A. (Nelson) Hakansson died approximately an hour after midnight on August 1, 2020, at The Morrison in Whitefield.

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Obituary: Joan Bayon Pinsky, 85

August 7, 2020 07:58:34 AM

Joan Bayon Pinsky, 85, of Southborough and formerly of Framingham passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, after a period of declining health.

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On the market this week in Southborough

August 6, 2020 03:11:07 PM

What went on and off the market this week.

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Isaias created a busy night for the public safety (with some “trapped” for hours)

August 6, 2020 08:31:49 AM

Yesterday, the Southborough Fire Department shared on Facebook some of the highlights of the SFD and Police response during Tuesday night’s storm.

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Barron lawsuit amended to return to Worcester Superior Court; another OML violation determined

August 5, 2020 02:12:40 PM

In May, I posted that a lawsuit filed by Southborough residents against selectmen and the Town was moving to the Federal Courts. Based on an amended complaint, the complainants were able to return the case to Worcester Superior Court.

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School Reopening Update: Potential delay to start, FAQs, and updated Plans

August 5, 2020 08:48:09 AM

Tonight, the Combined School Committees for Northborough and Southborough Public Schools will discuss a potential delay in reopening district schools. This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau emailed parents an update on Reopening Plans. The latest message links to new FAQs along with where parents can view the recent Community Forums.

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The Internship Initiative led by Southborough teens

August 5, 2020 08:30:32 AM

I have another story about Southborough teens working together to offer a service.

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Isolated power outages: NGrid still “Assessing Conditions”

August 5, 2020 06:23:12 AM

According to National Grid, over 400 Southborough “customers” are without power this morning.

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Tornado Watch in effect

August 4, 2020 02:28:24 PM

The forecast has been updated to a Tornado Watch for the entire state. That means everyone should be on alert for a possible “Warning”.

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Selectmen goal discussion: Regional public safety dispatch, diversity/inclusion program, increasing training for boards/committees, and more

August 4, 2020 12:45:38 PM

Tonight, the Board of Selectmen will continue a goal discussion begun at their meeting two weeks ago. Here are some highlights.

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High winds forecast tonight due to Tropical Storm Isaias

August 4, 2020 08:24:37 AM

You’ve probably heard the forecasts for high winds across the state today. I took a look at National Weather Services’ detailed forecast for Southborough.

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