Today, Southborough Neighbors for Peace posted an announcement about events this weekend to “Rally and March Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and Racism”. Read the full article → from Rally & March against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes & Racism – this weekend
The Town is renewing its Rent/Mortgage Assistance program. Read the full article → from Town again offering Rent and Mortgage Assistance
Last night’s report from the Mass Dept of Public Health moved Southborough back to yellow/moderate risk after only one week in green. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough back in Yellow (Updated)
This letter to the editor from Southborough’s Neighbors for Peace and Hate Has No Home condemns recent acts of violence in the country and calls for community members to “keep the calls of redemption, new life, and charity in the forefront of our hearts so that we might continue to seek peace for all people”. Read the full article → from Letter: Southborough’s Neighbors for Peace and Hate Has No Home Here Denounce Hate-fueled Violence
Southborough is forecast to get a little more snow tonight. Read the full article → from Winter isn’t quite done with us: 2-3″ of snow
The Town Clerk’s daily update shows that another new candidate pulled papers yesterday. Read the full article → from Election Update: Selectmen’s (potential) race heating up; Pull papers by Sunday
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? Applications for Choate Fund Recreation Grants are now being accepted for 2020. Read the full article → from Public recreation grants available – Apply to the Choate Fund by April 30th
The Superintendent of Northborough and Southborough Public Schools posted an update on reopening plans today. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: Medical Advisory Team approved K-5 return to full learning next week (Updated)
Algonquin’s Student Council is holding a specialized collection drive for the non-profit Catie’s Closet. Read the full article → from ARHS Student Council holding sock collection drive for Catie’s Closet
The Town will be offering in-person Recreation After School Program classes for K-5 students this fall. They will also offer some remote options. Read the full article → from Spring RAP: Outdoor (mostly) classes in May
The Affordable Housing property at 16b Stockwell Lane is now available for purchase. Read the full article → from Affordable Home available – first come, first served – submit paperwork now (Updated)
The Historical Commission is asking selectmen to consider replacing two flags in the Old Burial Ground that have become “politically charged” with flags more historically representative of those that the veterans buried there would have served under. The Chair’s communications with veterans on the issue appear to have ruffled some feathers. Read the full article → from Historical asking BOS to consider replacing Gadsden flags in Old Burial Ground (Updated)
The Southborough Library launched a new program today. This one appears to be geared to help residents who miss the ability to browse Library shelves. Read the full article → from Library offering “Book Bundles” based on readers’ interests
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: Board of Selectmen and Combined School Committees Meeting