Southborough’s Board of Health is offering a Covid Vaccine Booster Clinic this week, featuring the Moderna vaccine. That vaccine is only approved for use in ages 18+. Read the full article → from Reminder: Covid Booster Clinic for ages 18+ this Wednesday
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
A driver is being charged with three violations related to crashing into a Southborough home off of Framingham Road. Read the full article → from Alcohol not a factor in crash/fire
An update on Covid cases in town and schools, and related news. Read the full article → from Weekly Covid Update
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
David C. Weeks, 85, of Southborough, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: David C. Weeks, 85
John B.’Jack’ Gunning, 59 of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 after being stricken ill at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: John B. ‘Jack’ Gunning, 59
A Southborough family lost its home on Saturday morning as a result of a terrible accident. Community members are contributing to a fundraiser to help them cope. Read the full article → from GoFundMe for family displaced by Saturday morning fire caused by car crash
The Southborough Police Department asked me to share a statement about an issue that had many parents concerned. Read the full article → from SPD stressing No Credibility to TikTok threats of violence in schools (Updated)
Two restaurants abruptly closed in Southborough this year, apparently for different reasons. Read the full article → from Restaurant news: Wendy’s & Pizza 19 closures; Diligent new efforts on Housing & Food Inspections
The annual winter parking ban was approved this week. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Last night, the Board of Selectmen approved the charge for a committee to recommend how to use the empty space in the center of the planned, controversial “pocket park” next to the Southborough Library. They are seeking residents (who can also be serving on other committees) to volunteer to be part of the group. Read the full article → from Town seeking all residents “at large” members for St. Mark’s Street Park Working Group
Last night, the Town Administrator informed the Board that he was temporarily reversing course based on criticism of jumping too quickly. Read the full article → from Back to “Board of Selectmen” for now
A hearing will be held this Wednesday night and interested members of the public are encouraged to participate. Read the full article → from Noise Bylaw Committee seeking your input – Wednesday at 7:30 (Updated)