There’s another ugly dispute between Historical Commission Chair Michael Weishan and members of the Board of Selectmen. Read the full article → from Selectmen and Historical Chair in dispute over conflict of interest investigation
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Volunteers seeking support for new refugees from Afghanistan
Residents volunteering in coordination with a Southborough church are seeking community support for two Afghan refugees. Read the full article → from Volunteers seeking support for new refugees from Afghanistan
Obituary: Carol (Mullaney) Bailey, 78
Carol (Mullaney) Bailey, a longtime resident of Southborough, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at the age of 78 Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol (Mullaney) Bailey, 78
Mask Update: Mandate lifted for public venues except municipal buildings; Advisory in place
The Board of Health voted to end the Mandate requiring masks in all Southborough businesses. Read the full article → from Mask Update: Mandate lifted for public venues except municipal buildings; Advisory in place
Library Renovations: Closed again next week; adult collection impacted this Friday & Saturday
Continuing interior renovations of the Southborough Library will temporarily impact public access, and ability to access some materials. Read the full article → from Library Renovations: Closed again next week; adult collection impacted this Friday & Saturday
Obituary: Robert P. “Bob” Juliano, 82
Robert P. “Bob” Juliano, 82, most recently of Dennis Port, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 31 at Cape Cod Hospital. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert P. “Bob” Juliano, 82
Covid cases and positivity rates continue to drop (Updated)
An update on Covid cases and news in the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid cases and positivity rates continue to drop (Updated)
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in government: Planning hearings and Tree Bylaw; Mask policies; School Building presentation (Updated)
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 and Tree Bylaw; Mask policies; School Building presentation (Updated)
School Building Research Committee to report to School Committee Wednesday
Based on new projections (again) of future enrollment growth, the NSBORO administration is against closing a school unless there is a related school building addition/renovation project to go with it. Read the full article → from School Building Research Committee to report to School Committee Wednesday
ARHS Mascot: Screencast, vote on Monday, and student feedback sought on logo aesthetics
Today, Algonquin Principal Sean Bevan emailed the school community an update that included a link to the screencast students viewed. Read the full article → from ARHS Mascot: Screencast, vote on Monday, and student feedback sought on logo aesthetics
APTO asking for donations to two Post Prom Parties
For decades, the APTO* has organized a post-prom party to help make the special night a safe one for Algonquin students. This spring, they have an extra fundraising challenge. Read the full article → from APTO asking for donations to two Post Prom Parties
School canceled – February 4, 2022 (Updated)
No early morning phone calls. The word already went out from NSBORO schools Read the full article → from School canceled – February 4, 2022 (Updated)
Look for icy roads Friday morning
The National Weather Service is forecasting up to ¼” of ice to accumulate tomorrow in Southborough. Sleet is also forecast to add to the mess. Plus there’s potential for it to be capped off with up to more 2″ of snow in some parts of town. Read the full article → from Look for icy roads Friday morning