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Announcements
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)
Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
The Superintendent of Southborough (and Northborough) public schools has released plans for how families can get help. There appear to be no financial need thresholds for the free aid. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
The Town of Southborough issued another update on the situation with Covid-19. This one answers questions about the Town’s handling of open meetings, interaction with the Clerk’s office around running for office and more. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
The Southborough Library announced that it is now closed until further notice out of caution over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town House is also announced as closed to outside visitors except by appointment. It also updated the public on the virus in Southborough. In addition, the public schools shared that following an announcement by the Governor, they will be closed for three weeks. Read the full article → from Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
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