As I previously shared, a resident has been seeking information on the Town’s handling of an alleged theft by a Southborough Recreation employee in 2019. More details are now available to the public. Read the full article → from Town releases unredacted minutes related to employee misuse of Town credit card
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Selectmen to hold biweekly virtual Office Hours

Selectmen currently plan to hold office hours on the weeks that the Board isn’t holding a meeting. Read the full article → from Selectmen to hold biweekly virtual Office Hours
Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
Top priority is residents aged 75+, but future phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
Pilgrim Church’s “clothing shed” is reopened for donations

Pilgrim Church has reopened its “shed” for collecting clothing and other textiles. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church’s “clothing shed” is reopened for donations
Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment

On Friday, Southborough announced state funding of a “Shared Winter Streets and Spaces” grant award. While I’m sharing that, I’m also including recent news about other state funding authorizations for our Town. Read the full article → from Over $1M in state authorizations/grants for “Southborough History Walk”, shared streets, Commuter Rail parking, and wastewater treatment
SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service

Thanks to a grant from the Southborough Community Fund, Southborough Youth & Family Services can now refer residents in need of mental health support to a free, dedicated referral service. Read the full article → from SYFS announces new Mental Health referral service
Snow Day: February 2, 2021 (Updated)
This evening, the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough announced that school will be canceled for tomorrow, February 2nd. Read the full article → from Snow Day: February 2, 2021 (Updated)
The week in government: BOS on FY20 Audit, issuing RFP for Legal Services, 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: BOS on FY20 Audit, issuing RFP for Legal Services, and more
NSBORO Update: Covid numbers; ARHS Athletics “Fall II” season to start Feb 22nd

I’m sharing a couple of updates from the Northborough and Southborough Public Schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: Covid numbers; ARHS Athletics “Fall II” season to start Feb 22nd
Obituaries: Edna McGillicuddy, John Ward, Frank Williams Jr. and E. Barbara Donovan (Updated
Over the weekend, I learned about three community members who recently passed away. Since I’m posting the obituaries simultaneously this morning, I wanted to ensure that readers noticed each of them. Read the full article → from Obituaries: Edna McGillicuddy, John Ward, Frank Williams Jr. and E. Barbara Donovan (Updated
Obituary: E. Barbara (Lange) Donovan, 77

E. Barbara (Lange) Donovan 77, a lifelong resident of Southborough, passed Saturday, January 30, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: E. Barbara (Lange) Donovan, 77
Obituary: Frank Williams Jr., 64

Frank Williams Jr., 64, a devoted husband and father of Southborough passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at West Roxbury VA Medical Center after succumbing to an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Frank Williams Jr., 64
Obituary: Edna R. (Samaha) McGillicuddy, 90

Edna R. (Samaha) McGillicuddy, 90 of Southborough, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edna R. (Samaha) McGillicuddy, 90
Obituary: John J. Ward, 60

John J. Ward, 60, of Southborough passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home. Read the full article → from Obituary: John J. Ward, 60