I’m rounding up some recent news on business and economic development in Southborough. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Addiction Recovery Centers opened, Luxury Car Condos coming, Micro Enterprise Grants, and plans for Amazon outreach
Government
Selectmen asking Conservation to take over five Town parcels
The Board of Selectmen voted to have the Conservation Commission take over the care and control of five Town owned properties. The vote is conditioned on the approval of ConCom. Read the full article → from Selectmen asking Conservation to take over five Town parcels
Mask Mandate posted – effective this Thursday (Updated)
As of mid-afternoon, the detailed policy still hadn’t been posted or emailed. But the “Mask Advisory” image on the Town website has been replaced with the above image summarizing the Mask Mandate. Read the full article → from Mask Mandate posted – effective this Thursday (Updated)
Selectmen discuss Town Survey results
Selectmen discussed results of a survey overviewing residents’ opinions about the Town and their priorities for services. Read the full article → from Selectmen discuss Town Survey results
The week in government: Planning Hearings, School Committee on Extended Day, and 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: Planning Hearings, School Committee on Extended Day, and more
Southborough to issue a temporary Mask Mandate (with a few exemptions)
This morning, the Board of Health voted to approve a mask mandate covering all “public indoor spaces”. The targeted effective date is this Thursday, January 13th. Read the full article → from Southborough to issue a temporary Mask Mandate (with a few exemptions)
Booster Clinics for 12+ year olds in Northborough starting Tuesday
Officials received enough Pfizer Covid Vaccines to offer booster shots in four clinics over the next three weeks. Read the full article → from Booster Clinics for 12+ year olds in Northborough starting Tuesday
Covid Update: NSBORO and State reports on spikes
On Monday evening, I shared that NSBORO schools reported 226 cases of Covid over winter break. In the three subsequent days, 202 more cases were reported. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO and State reports on spikes
Covid spike prompts Town to issue Mask Advisory and plan to delay Annual Town Meeting
Yesterday, the Board of Health issued a Mask Advisory and the Board of Selectmen agreed to plan to delay Annual Town Meeting. Both decisions were based on concerns about the spiking cases of Covid. Read the full article → from Covid spike prompts Town to issue Mask Advisory and plan to delay Annual Town Meeting
SFD inflatable boat up for bid
The Southborough Fire Department is seeking to sell off an inflatable boat, complete with trailer and motor. Read the full article → from SFD inflatable boat up for bid
Massive Covid Surge in Town and schools; High Booster rates
The bad news on the Covid front is a massive surge in the number of new cases reported over the past two weeks. The good news is that the state is reporting that a good portion of the Town has received Vaccination Boosters. So, I’m hoping that most of the cases are fairly mild. Read the full article → from Massive Covid Surge in Town and schools; High Booster rates
Senior Center closed to the public for two weeks
To protect residents and employees, the Senior Center is temporarily closing it’s doors to the public again. Read the full article → from Senior Center closed to the public for two weeks
The week in government: BOS and BOH to discuss Annual Town Meeting logistics
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 and BOH to discuss Annual Town Meeting logistics
Reminder Noise Bylaw Survey responses due by Sunday
A survey asks the community about their experiences, annoyances, and opinions related to noises in their neighborhood. Read the full article → from Reminder Noise Bylaw Survey responses due by Sunday