The National Weather Service warns we’re in for over a foot of heavy snow in town. Read the full article → from Southborough predicted to get 12-18″ of heavy wet snow & 30-35 MPH wind gusts
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Covid Update: 52 cases confirmed in past 2 weeks; 354 cumulative
With updated Covid data from the state and the Town, it’s time for a quick update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 52 cases confirmed in past 2 weeks; 354 cumulative
Business/Real Estate Roundup: Flex liquor insurance, Commercial expansion, SBA award, and Simarano Drive housing project land deal
It’s time for another roundup of news related to businesses in Southborough. This time I’m including a land deal that’s technically for a residential project, since the Southborough portion of the land is industrially zoned. Read the full article → from Business/Real Estate Roundup: Flex liquor insurance, Commercial expansion, SBA award, and Simarano Drive housing project land deal
NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
Northborough-Southborough public schools hope to allow 4-days per week attendance for K-5 students starting a year and ten days since the schools closed last spring. A phased roll out indicates that middle school and Algonquin would follow at dates not yet certain. Read the full article → from NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
Ice Safety reminders: Stay off the ice and how to rescue yourself/others
SEMA is reminding the public about “Ice Safety” issues. Read the full article → from Ice Safety reminders: Stay off the ice and how to rescue yourself/others
Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
While a formal decision has yet to be made – the School Research Subcommittee seems on track to recommend closing one school. It would be part of a multi-pronged approach to handle municipal building needs. Read the full article → from Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up by Sunday to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from Register through Sunday for 2nd round of Winter Sow program
Town leadership honors: Trailblazer for women in government and District Representative for regional selectmen (Updated)
Two women in Southborough’s Town Government deserve a shout out for recent recognitions. Read the full article → from Town leadership honors: Trailblazer for women in government and District Representative for regional selectmen (Updated)
Oh “Dear”, please don’t reply to email asking if you can “communicate”!
Don’t fall for an apparent phishing email referencing mysouthborough.com. Read the full article → from Oh “Dear”, please don’t reply to email asking if you can “communicate”!
Town notices: Taxes due Feb 1 – can be paid in person Fri/Mon; Return Town Census this week
There are a couple of important Town notices worth sharing. Read the full article → from Town notices: Taxes due Feb 1 – can be paid in person Fri/Mon; Return Town Census this week
Public Meeting on Acceler-8 I-90 Bridge Replacements – Feb 9
The state is holding an info session with public Q&A for abutters and commuters (or just the curious) on the accelerated bridge replacement project. Read the full article → from Public Meeting on Acceler-8 I-90 Bridge Replacements – Feb 9
Covid Update: 345 cumulative cases in Southborough, 31 new cases in one week
The latest information from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 345 cumulative cases in Southborough, 31 new cases in one week
The week in government: Advisory and School Committees discuss budgets; Conservation Commission hearings
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: Advisory and School Committees discuss budgets; Conservation Commission hearings
Revised format for Selectmen’s virtual Office Hours
Correcting and clarifying the format for tomorrow night’s “Office Hours”. Read the full article → from Revised format for Selectmen’s virtual Office Hours