During last night’s video conference call, selectmen agreed to allow more Town committees or boards to virtually meet during the pandemic state of emergency. Read the full article → from Selectmen loosening restrictions on public meetings (a little)
Government
Schools closure extended: Reopening no sooner than May 4th
The Governor announced this afternoon that public schools and non-emergency day cares would continue to be closed through April. Read the full article → from Schools closure extended: Reopening no sooner than May 4th
Virus update: 1st resident’s family member infected; Town trails & Trottier track open; Golf Course closed; Election postponed
This morning, the Town issued another update. It includes news of a second infected resident and some policy changes and decisions made out of last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Virus update: 1st resident’s family member infected; Town trails & Trottier track open; Golf Course closed; Election postponed
Southborough closes all recreational fields
An email from Southborough Recreation announced the change this afternoon. Read the full article → from Southborough closes all recreational fields
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
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
Selectmen debated declaring Town State of Emergency, employee quarantine policy, and playground & field restrictions
This week, Selectmen held a 90 minute video conference to go over Town issues related to Covid-19. Some of the topics spurred lengthy debates. Read the full article → from Selectmen debated declaring Town State of Emergency, employee quarantine policy, and playground & field restrictions
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
Virus Update: All playgrounds closed; Essential meetings defined; Curtailing non-emergency Fire Dept services
This morning, the Town issued an update. Much of the news had already been shared in previous posts. But there were some important new details. Read the full article → from Virus Update: All playgrounds closed; Essential meetings defined; Curtailing non-emergency Fire Dept services
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
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
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)