Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Virtual events (Story times, music for kids, and Book Club), community activities, and Easter Bunny visit
Meetings
The week in government: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and School Committee

A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and School Committee
Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops

The in-person spring workshops had to be cancelled before they began. Now, SYFS is launching it online. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
“Palm Sunday” Pickup, streaming services, and other ways Southborough churches are leading remote worship (Updated)
With Holy Week and Easter approaching, I checked in to see how churches are helping residents continue to worship. Read the full article → from “Palm Sunday” Pickup, streaming services, and other ways Southborough churches are leading remote worship (Updated)
Online Support Groups for range of age groups (from 6-9 yrs to 60+) and for parents

Southborough Youth and Family Services recognizes the emotional impacts that covid- 19 and safety protocols are having on the community. Read the full article → from Online Support Groups for range of age groups (from 6-9 yrs to 60+) and for parents
BOS invites public comment at end of tonight’s meeting

A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from BOS invites public comment at end of tonight’s meeting
The week in government: Combined School Committees & BOS (Updated)

A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Combined School Committees & BOS (Updated)
Combined School Committees on District’s response to pandemic – Monday night

On Monday night, the Combined Northborough and Southborough school committees will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Combined School Committees on District’s response to pandemic – Monday night
The week in government: BOS on Covid-19; Planning and Conservation continuing hearings to future week

A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on Covid-19; Planning and Conservation continuing hearings to future week
How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)

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)
School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough

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
Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to open on March 28th in Trottier Middle School’s auditorium. But the Covid-19 “State of Emergency” could throw a wrench in those plans. Read the full article → from Officials grappling with potential postponement of Annual Town Meeting due to Coronavirus
Morning course on “Youth Mental Health First Aid” over Spring Break

Adults (including parents) who interact with youth are urged to take advantage of an almost-free course to learn the signs of kids in need of help. Read the full article → from Morning course on “Youth Mental Health First Aid” over Spring Break
Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations/postponements of local events (Updated- again)
To reduced the potential for quickly spreading the virus in our community, public officials have begun cancelling some events. Read the full article → from Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellations/postponements of local events (Updated- again)