Feeling a bit cooped up? You can pretend you’re at the Southborough Library, enjoying one of their programs for adults from last fall and winter. Read the full article → from Videos: Library events cover Skiing with Wolverines, chocolate, tea, and antique chair making
Events
Coverage of Southborough events. Focus on events taking place in town. Includes features about events related to residents or local organizations. Also includes information on town government's open meetings.
Seniors and others in need can reach out to Helping Hands volunteers: Teens doing essential errands (Updated)
A small group of teen volunteers is reaching out to Southborough, Northborough and Westborough residents who can’t leave home or would be more vulnerable to serious illness if they did. Read the full article → from Seniors and others in need can reach out to Helping Hands volunteers: Teens doing essential errands (Updated)
Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
A Southborough resident is putting her photography skills to charitable use from a safe distance. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
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
Virus Update: Recreation in Southborough – prohibitions, guidelines, and suggested activities (Updated)
Readers have been questioning and debating rules and decorum on public fields and playgrounds. I sought clarity on the rules. I also pulled together some of the encouragement and tips residents are getting to safely enjoy outdoor time. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Recreation in Southborough – prohibitions, guidelines, and suggested activities (Updated)
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
Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
Southborough Public Schools are officially closed for the next two weeks. Read the full article → from Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
“Seed Exchange” Lending Library opening this spring (Updated)
A week from yesterday, the Southborough Library will officially launch a seed lending library. Read the full article → from “Seed Exchange” Lending Library opening this spring (Updated)
More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
An update on more cancellations of events in town and an announcement by the district schools. Read the full article → from More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
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
Cancelled – March Madness Chili Cook-off – March 21
Whether you love to cook or just love to eat, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is hoping you’ll participate in a special fundraiser this month. Read the full article → from Cancelled – March Madness Chili Cook-off – March 21
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)