Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Restoring native pollinator habitats, Noise Bylaw Forum, Fill a Cruiser, Read to a Dog, and Messiah Sing
Government
Officially rebranded Select Board eliminates “Chat” on zoom meetings
On Tuesday, the Select Board voted to eliminate the “Chat” function on for all Southborough boards/committees that remotely hold meetings over the Town’s zoom account. Read the full article → from Officially rebranded Select Board eliminates “Chat” on zoom meetings
More Than Just The Buzz! Restoring native pollinations systems – Wednesday night

The public is invited to a presentation on restoring habitats friendly to “at risk” native pollinators and simple ways to help. Read the full article → from More Than Just The Buzz! Restoring native pollinations systems – Wednesday night
SYFS: Fuel Assistance, Thanks for giving, Programs on Listening and Communication, and more

Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to let readers know about news in their December newsletter. Read the full article → from SYFS: Fuel Assistance, Thanks for giving, Programs on Listening and Communication, and more
Weekly Covid Update: Post-Thanksgiving spike
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update: Post-Thanksgiving spike
The week in government: Select Board, Southborough School Committee, 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: Select Board, Southborough School Committee, and more
Southborough job listings: Schools seeking to hire parents as part-time Lunch Program staff

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Schools seeking to hire parents as part-time Lunch Program staff
ARPA Committee volunteers still sought (for virtual service)

As of this morning, officials were promoting that they still need volunteers for the committee to examine how to spend $3M in federal funds. Read the full article → from ARPA Committee volunteers still sought (for virtual service)
Town to work with interested parties to flesh out “Pocket Park” details; St Marks St project continues (Updated)

Two weeks ago, the Select Board fielded questions and criticisms on their plan to reroute St Marks Street and build a “Pocket Park” next to the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Town to work with interested parties to flesh out “Pocket Park” details; St Marks St project continues (Updated)
Weekly Covid Update
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update
The week in government: School policy subcommittee, Housing Authority, and Trails 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: School policy subcommittee, Housing Authority, and Trails Committee
Holiday Weekend at A Glance: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and Town holiday hours

I’m signing off early today for the holidays. I’ll be posting my annual Shop Local reminder on Friday. But in the meantime, here’s a reminder of what’s happening and what’s closed over the next few days. Read the full article → from Holiday Weekend at A Glance: Gobble Wobble, Green Friday Hike, Firefighter Tree Sales, and Town holiday hours
CA Roundup: Potential Chestnut Hill Road closure; NSBORO on Masking, Mascots, Food shortages, Exploring Languages, and Bus Tracking
Rounding up some recent town and school news covered by the Community Advocate. (Plus adding some context.) Read the full article → from CA Roundup: Potential Chestnut Hill Road closure; NSBORO on Masking, Mascots, Food shortages, Exploring Languages, and Bus Tracking
Weekly Covid Update
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update