The Board of Health’s agenda for last Friday contained an item particularly troubling during a pandemic, “Staffing crisis at Health Department”. Here is my overview of what’s going on. Read the full article → from Public Health “staffing crisis” compounded by funding, red tape, tensions, and pending Board vacancies (Updated)
Government
The week in government
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Trails Committee seeking public support for helping the Boroughs Loop “Cross the Finish Line”
The Southborough Trails Committee is looking for public support to get one of their initiatives back on track. Read the full article → from Trails Committee seeking public support for helping the Boroughs Loop “Cross the Finish Line”
Covid Update: Spike brings Southborough’s cumulative cases to 213 (Updated)
The latest news on Covid in Southborough. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Spike brings Southborough’s cumulative cases to 213 (Updated)
Covid Update: Southborough reports a second death (Updated)
The latest news on Covid in Southborough. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough reports a second death (Updated)
The week in government: Planning (on Mooney and 96 Mt Vickery); Selectmen; Combined & Regional School Committees
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Planning (on Mooney and 96 Mt Vickery); Selectmen; Combined & Regional School Committees
Covid Update: 66 active cases in Southborough; Algonquin students offered free tests before Christmas
The latest news on Covid in Southborough and the public schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 66 active cases in Southborough; Algonquin students offered free tests before Christmas
Clearcutting on Middle Rd fueled public backlash to unrelated Ruby Estates proposal
A case of mistaken identity appears to have added to concerns over a development in town. Read the full article → from Clearcutting on Middle Rd fueled public backlash to unrelated Ruby Estates proposal
Covid Update: Surge continues
Over a third of the total cases over the course of the pandemic in Southborough were confirmed in the past 2 weeks. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Surge continues
The week in government: School Committee and much more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: School Committee and much more
Covid Update: Massive spike in Southborough, 28 new cases in NSBORO schools last week (Updated)
The Town’s Covid-19 figures were updated again yesterday and the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools updated its weekly dashboard. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Massive spike in Southborough, 28 new cases in NSBORO schools last week (Updated)
Covid Update: 35 confirmed cases in one week, 44 active cases
The Town’s Covid-19 figures were updated yesterday morning. It was another spike of 13 confirmed cases. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 35 confirmed cases in one week, 44 active cases
Webinar on saving pollinators (and success of Breakneck Hill’s pollinator habitat) – Monday
On Monday evening, you can learn about how to use an expert’s list of plants to support native pollinators at risk. You can also hear about the success of a special pollinator initiative based in town. Read the full article → from Webinar on saving pollinators (and success of Breakneck Hill’s pollinator habitat) – Monday
Covid Update: Southborough is red; 31 active cases (Restored)
Positive and active case figures keep climbing in Southborough this fall. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough is red; 31 active cases (Restored)