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: BOS tonight; Conservation Park Central decision on Thursday (Updated)
The school issued its Back to School newsletter yesterday. Here are some of the highlights. Read the full article → from School Updates: Resources for families (including learning POD & daycare options), Food Plan, and more
Under orders from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker they will be lowered again tomorrow, Saturday, September 5, 2020 in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Elder Fernandes. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Saturday, September 5, 2020
Southborough Recreation is offering three outdoor sports classes for preschoolers this fall. Read the full article → from Pre-K fall sports registration is open
This week, I received two requests to share information with readers about work being done by the Capital Planning Committee. So, I’m combining them. Read the full article → from Capital Planning: Seeking feedback on desired “capital improvements”; Looking at waste disposal
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today, Friday, September 4, 2020 in honor of SGT Brandon Wieland, of Holliston, MA, who passed on August 24, 2020. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, September 4, 2020
The Town will be offering in-person Recreation After School Program classes for K-5 students this fall. They will also offer some remote options. Read the full article → from Fall RAP – Registration opens Friday for in-person and remote classes (Updated)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
It’s time for another update on the Northborough-Southborough Schools Reopening plans. Read the full article → from School Updates: District Health & Safety; Algonquin athletics, student fees, & orientation; and more
I received the unofficial results of the Tuesday primary are in for our Town. Here’s a look at how Southborough voted. Read the full article → from How Southborough Voted in the State Primary
Congregation B’nai Shalom asked me to share their announcement on how they are handling upcoming high holy days. Read the full article → from Local synagogue “reimagines the Jewish New Year”
A popular playgroup for parents/caregivers and tots is revamping its traditional Open House this year. Read the full article → from Register for Kindergroup Open House and adult only Movie Night (or virtual presentations) (Updated)
Joan Wright Lindeman, 95, a former junior high school science teacher, a counselor for women in transition and churches in crisis, and a co-founder of the Interfaith Opportunities Network of Western Mass, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Joan Wright Lindeman, 95
The Board of Assessors has posted their preliminary property revaluations. Since the board has been working on a major project to reevaluate properties in town, it warrants taking a look before assessments become official. Read the full article → from New property assessments: Ask questions through Sept 4th