An email from Southborough Recreation announced the change this afternoon. Read the full article → from Southborough closes all recreational fields
Southborough closes all recreational fields
Announcements
Senior Tax work-off program postponed
Applications that were due April 7th are now postponed until further notice. Read the full article → from Senior Tax work-off program postponed
Virus update: Infected Southborough resident in hospital
At 6:00 pm tonight, the Town issued an update Read the full article → from Virus update: Infected Southborough resident in hospital
Photographers: Interested in helping with a Southborough version of #THEFRONTSTEPSPROJECT?
A Southborough resident, inspired by a local story, is hoping to launch a special photography project for charity during this stay-at-home time. Read the full article → from Photographers: Interested in helping with a Southborough version of #THEFRONTSTEPSPROJECT?
Warning about coronavirus test scams targeting seniors on medicare
I’ve been asked to share a scam alert. Unsurprisingly, scammers are looking to make money off the covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article → from Warning about coronavirus test scams targeting seniors on medicare
Schools urge families to social distance during closure
A message from the District Physician and Wellness Coordinator stresses the need for kids to stop hanging out as friends and gathering at fields and playgrounds. Read the full article → from Schools urge families to social distance during closure
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)
Town Election: Pull papers by Friday to file by Monday; Update on who’s running (Updated)
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)
Town posts Virtual Meetings link
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
Dedicated page to Covid-19 in Southborough
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
Virus update: Public Safety officials asking potential visitors to call-ahead instead
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
Library adding music (and other) downloads to free online services
The Southborough Library is bringing back a service for listening to streamed/downloaded music for free to help keep patrons from going stir crazy.
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
Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee
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
Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
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)