Southborough public school students also have a vocational option out-of-town and we have three private campuses with boarders in town. I’m rounding up what those schools are doing. Read the full article → from Virus Update: What’s happening with Southborough’s other schools
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have until 5:00 pm tomorrow (Friday, March 20th) to pull nomination papers. The deadline to file papers signed by 50 registered voters is this Monday, March 24th. (Don’t forget to call ahead to the Town House to pull papers.) Read the full article → from Town Election: Pull papers by Friday to file by Monday; Update on who’s running (Updated)
As I noted yesterday, the Board of Selectmen planned to allow virtual attendance to the meeting scheduled for tonight. The updated agenda has been posted. Read the full article → from Town posts Virtual Meetings link
Obviously, the biggest news in Southborough these days is the biggest story almost everywhere in the world. To keep readers updated on the situation in our Town, I’ve created a dedicated page. Read the full article → from Dedicated page to Covid-19 in Southborough
As with other Town departments, potential visitors to the public safety building are now being asked to call ahead. Read the full article → from Virus update: Public Safety officials asking potential visitors to call-ahead instead
The Southborough Library is bringing back a service for listening to streamed/downloaded music for free to help keep patrons from going stir crazy. Read the full article → from Library adding music (and other) downloads to free online services
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release today about recent arrests for alleged thefts of and from cars in town. It reminds the importance of securing your vehicles and valuables left in them. Read the full article → from Stolen cars and cars stolen from lead to arrests
In late February, Algonquin student, staff and parents learned that Principal Sara Walsh’s contract isn’t being renewed for next year. Read the full article → from Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee
Today and tomorrow two public meetings will be held, but members of the public won’t be allowed to pop in. Instead, under emergency rules set by the Governor, committees and boards will be using technology to allow public participation. Read the full article → from How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)
Yesterday and early today, principals provided details on how their schools will handle optional online education during the 3 week closure. Read the full article → from Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
It appears that there has been confusion about what Town services are and aren’t available now that the offices are generally closed to the public. The latest Town memo seeks to clarify. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
Tomorrow night, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting in Algonquin’s library at 7:00 pm. First on the agenda is a public hearing on the recommended budget for FY21. Read the full article → from School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
William F. Lowe III, 67, of Southborough, a native of Westborough, passed away on March 3, 2020 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: William F. Lowe III, 67