This week, Algonquin is scheduled to welcome back students who selected Hybrid learning for this fall. I’m rounding up news out of and about the school. Read the full article → from ARHS roundup: Committee highlights, positive case announcement, and more
Principals shared some photos of the kids back in-person, plus remote learning screenshots. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: A look at K-5 learning this fall
This week, the Town was awarded a $24,500 grant, to help create outdoor seating areas. The grant was secured by the EDC. Read the full article → from Grant awarded to increase/enhance outdoor seating for Southborough restaurants and public spaces
Last night, the Superintendent of Northborough and Southborough Public Schools issued a news update. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: No simple “threshold or metric” for suspending in-person learning
Like most organizations, NSPAC is offering this year’s presentations virtually. Read the full article → from NSPAC Update: Understanding the IEP, Virtual Coffee, and more
The Northborough Southborough Schools’ website now shares a weekly Covid-19 Dashboard summarizing the situation in the towns and the schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO schools post weekly Dashboard; Numbers keep rising
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
With a warning from DCR that they are bringing back deer hunting to much of its property around the Sudbury Reservoir, I’m reminder hikers to take caution. Read the full article → from Deer hunting about to open: Details on when and where in Southborough (Updated – again)
For the sixth year, two Southborough teens are raising funds to buy gifts for children in the hospital over the holidays. Read the full article → from Buy “Planners for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
Southborough Recreation is offering three outdoor sports classes for preschoolers this fall. Read the full article → from Pre-K fall sports registration opens tomorrow
Since I reported on the new mini-spike in confirmed cases of Covid-19 last week, three more cases have been reported. The increase in cases per week is the largest since early May. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough numbers increase, status now “Yellow” (Updated)
The Historical Commission has announced a program to recognize preserved properties. Read the full article → from Nominate an historic property for recognition (homes, businesses, or “other”)
The Southborough Trails Committee announced a reconstructed connector to get hikers off the roads and onto trails with “stunning views”. Read the full article → from Trails Update: Bay Circuit and Boroughs Loop Connector reconstructed and open, and more
Next week, multiple Town boards will discuss status and next steps for a proposed Village Mixed Use Zoning (VMUD) bylaw. Read the full article → from Meeting on Downtown “Village Mixed Use Zoning” bylaw – October 6