Last night, the Board of Selectmen approved a proposal to provide assistance to Southborough residents financially hit by the pandemic. Read the full article → from Selectmen working to quickly approve program for Rent/Mortgage Assistance
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Helping middle & high school students be “Organized and On Time” – weekly workshop series
SYFS’ new free workshop series offers to help Southborough students be “Organized and On Time”. Read the full article → from Helping middle & high school students be “Organized and On Time” – weekly workshop series
Early voting through Friday. It’s not just for seniors!
With the early polls about to open and ballots due to hit mailboxes soon, it’s time to look at what choices voters in town are being asked to make. Read the full article → from Early voting through Friday. It’s not just for seniors!
The week in government: BOS on Capital Expense Plan and Downtown Business Village zoning update
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: BOS on Capital Expense Plan and Downtown Business Village zoning update
Covid Update: Southborough back to yellow; new cases at Algonquin this week
This week, the state’s report reflects the progress Southborough made in keeping Covid numbers down. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough back to yellow; new cases at Algonquin this week
Planning Chair defends handling of Mooney Lighting as Little League asks for end to delays
On Monday night, the Planning Board opened its public hearing on the Site Plan Review for lighting the big baseball diamond at Mooney Field. Read the full article → from Planning Chair defends handling of Mooney Lighting as Little League asks for end to delays
New rounds of grants for small business with ≤5 employees: Apply quickly
The grant application window for a new round closes this Friday. The final round opens the following week, but only while funds last. Read the full article → from New rounds of grants for small business with ≤5 employees: Apply quickly
Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Saturday
If you’ve been looking forward to Household Hazardous Waste Day to clean out your garage/shed, head to the DPW Garage this Saturday. But note the event limitations. Read the full article → from Household Hazardous Waste Day (& Electronic Recycling) – Saturday
Covid-19 Community Impact Survey
The Southborough Dept of Health asked me to share a survey being conducted by MassDPH. The survey seeks to learn “How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your life?” Read the full article → from Covid-19 Community Impact Survey
Covid Update: Confirmed case impacts preschool; Algonquin asking teens to take more precautions outside of school
The latest figures from the Town and the school district. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Confirmed case impacts preschool; Algonquin asking teens to take more precautions outside of school
The week in government: BOS on Rent/Mortgage Relief proposal; Regional School Committee
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: BOS on Rent/Mortgage Relief proposal; Regional School Committee
Covid update: Cases in Southborough schools, Town still red (Updated – again)
A look at the latest data for the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid update: Cases in Southborough schools, Town still red (Updated – again)
US Census 2020: Today is the last day to be counted
Town and state officials are urging residents who aren’t yet counted to act now. Read the full article → from US Census 2020: Today is the last day to be counted
Halloween Hikes under a full moon – register now (Updated – Again)
If Trick or Treating isn’t your bag this year, the Southborough Stewardship Committee is offering an alternative way to celebrate Halloween. Read the full article → from Halloween Hikes under a full moon – register now (Updated – Again)