The Board of Selectmen rejected a redesign of the Town House flagpole this week. Asked which they valued more, $36K in annual revenue or the flagpole, the board emphatically chose the flag. Read the full article → from Selectmen reject proposal for redesigned flagpole; willing to let lease lapse
The Southborough Library is promoting another virtual program for teens next week. This one will appeal to readers and maybe some fans of basketball and/or hip-hop. Read the full article → from Teen Book Club meeting on The Crossover
The Southborough Library tooled its Crafternoon series this spring. Consider it version 2.0. Read the full article → from Virtual Crafternoons: Free Library craft programs for kids and teens
The Governor made yesterday’s Covid-19 briefing in Southborough, from one of the special education residential programs that a new relief fund package will aid. Read the full article → from Baker announced special $16.1M relief package from NECC
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools is asking each family to complete a survey. Updates were also issued on status of work on reopening plans and news on a big field trip cancellation. Read the full article → from School news: Reopening survey and update; quarantine protocol for student travelers; 8th grade DC trip cancelled
Here are highlights of what’s happening this week for Southborough. Read the full article → from Events this week: Hide & Seek, Creative Writing, Preschool Yoga and more
This afternoon’s daily briefing by the Governor will take place in Southborough. The location chosen, is appropriate for the subject he plans to highlight during his address at 1:00 pm. Read the full article → from Governor to make briefing from NECC today on relief funding for special ed residential schools
Some of you may have been surprised to see that the flagpole at the Town House “looks a little funny”. Here’s the background and what selectmen are being asked to consider. Read the full article → from Town House flagpole: Why it looks “funny”; Selectmen to discuss revamped cell tower proposal
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: Planning Public Hearing and ANR; BOS on Town House Cell Tower; Housing Authority hearing on Annual Plan
Under the Payroll Protection loan program, 270 loans were listed as issued to Southborough business owners. Read the full article → from SBA Payroll Protection Loans received by Southborough businesses
Recently, Middlesex Savings Bank announced that it is contributing $5,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. I decided to check in for an update on other donations to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Food Pantry update: More generous donations and thank yous
This summer, the Southborough Library will be hosting two yoga sessions for preschoolers. Like most of the Library’s offerings these days, the events will be held online. Read the full article → from Virtual Preschool Yoga – Wednesday
Today, Southborough Recreation posted its updated guidelines for using Town facilities. Read the full article → from Phase 3 rules for Town Re facilities: Outdoor Basketball & Volleyball reopened for limited use