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
News
Library lending out Mobile Hotspots
The Southborough Library announced a new (temporary) addition to its circulating inventory. Read the full article → from Library lending out Mobile Hotspots
School Committee to vote soon on proposal to replace Extended Day with NSBORO-run program (Updated)
After reversing course multiple times this year on the process for contracting its extended day program, the NSBORO administration is seeking to form its own program. Read the full article → from School Committee to vote soon on proposal to replace Extended Day with NSBORO-run program (Updated)
Red Apples for the holidays are due by Dec 19
Red Apples are donations made to the Southborough Community Fund in the name of a teacher or school staff member. Read the full article → from Red Apples for the holidays are due by Dec 19
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
Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues – December 19th service (Updated)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is reaching out again to those in the community who need solace during the Christmas season.This year, Pilgrim Church is partnering with them on a joint Blue Christmas Service. Read the full article → from Churches offer solace for Christmas Blues – December 19th service (Updated)
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
Library still temporarily closed – reopening Thursday (Updated)
When it will reopen (possibly as soon as tomorrow) is still to be determined. Read the full article → from Library still temporarily closed – reopening Thursday (Updated)
School Policy Feedback: Public Comment at School Committee Meetings
If you have an opinion on the topic, you have until the 2nd reading to officially weigh in. Read the full article → from School Policy Feedback: Public Comment at School Committee Meetings
Letter: Can we save the “Constitution Ash”?
This letter to the editor from resident Al Hamilton seeks supports for efforts to save ash trees threatened by an invasive insect. Read the full article → from Letter: Can we save the “Constitution Ash”?
Public Safety Update: Logs, Fires, Crime warnings, Community support and more
Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to have another conversation with the public safety chiefs about Dispatcher staffing. It’s a reminder that I’m way behind in sharing what our Police and Fire Departments have been up to. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Logs, Fires, Crime warnings, Community support and more
Library closed today – December 7
Due to possible COVID-19 exposure, the Southborough Library is closed today. Read the full article → from Library closed today – December 7