A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from BOS invites public comment at end of tonight’s meeting
BOS invites public comment at end of tonight’s meeting
Government
Virus Update: 11 residents infected
This afternoon’s update from the Town raises the number of residents infected with Covid-19 to eleven. Read the full article → from Virus Update: 11 residents infected
TTOR rejects Conservation’s request to reopen parking for Chestnut Hill Farm trails
Last Thursday night, the Conservation Commission decided that unless the Board of Health disagreed, they should ask TTOR to consider reopening the public parking lot near the Chestnut Hill Farm trails entrance. Today’s word is that parking will remain closed. Read the full article → from TTOR rejects Conservation’s request to reopen parking for Chestnut Hill Farm trails
Town issues guidance for trail use: Encouraging social distance and making the most of it
A flyer from the Town points residents to Southborough’s trails and offers guidance on keeping safe while using them. Read the full article → from Town issues guidance for trail use: Encouraging social distance and making the most of it
The week in government: Combined School Committees & BOS (Updated)
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: Combined School Committees & BOS (Updated)
Virus Update: Briefs from Fire, Police & DPW
On Tuesday night, selectmen were updated by chiefs of the Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works on how they are handling the state of emergency. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Briefs from Fire, Police & DPW
Virus Update: 6 residents now infected
The Town issued another update, upping the count of infected residents to six. Read the full article → from Virus Update: 6 residents now infected
State Rep’s Covid-19 Update & info for Residents Experiencing Job Loss or Loss of Income
Last night, our district’s State Representative Carolyn Dykema issued an update on the pandemic situation in the state. Read the full article → from State Rep’s Covid-19 Update & info for Residents Experiencing Job Loss or Loss of Income
Virus Update: 4 infected residents; how Public Health is managing covid-19 cases in Southborough (Updated)
The Town issued another update, upping the count of infected residents to four. Read the full article → from Virus Update: 4 infected residents; how Public Health is managing covid-19 cases in Southborough (Updated)
Town Election Update: Race for selectmen and two vacant seats (Updated)
Although the election for Town offices is being postponed, the deadlines for pulling and filing papers weren’t. Read the full article → from Town Election Update: Race for selectmen and two vacant seats (Updated)
Virus Update: Town’s Declaration of Emergency (Updated)
On Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve a Declaration of Emergency for the Town of Southborough. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Town’s Declaration of Emergency (Updated)
Selectmen loosening restrictions on public meetings (a little)
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)
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