As of this morning, the Southborough Board of Health is showing 4 residents in isolation for active cases of Covid-19. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 9 cases in 14 days; 3 in isolation (Updated)
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The week in government: Conservation Commission 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: Conservation Commission and more
Celebrate Barbara Jandrue’s Retirement from the Food Pantry – Sunday

The public is invited to celebrate the retirement of the longtime head of the Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Celebrate Barbara Jandrue’s Retirement from the Food Pantry – Sunday
Mini “blogcation”
I know there is more town news worth sharing, but I need to take some time off from the blog for personal reasons. Read the full article → from Mini “blogcation”
Borrow Gardening Kits, Activity Kits, Chess Sets, Puzzles, Energy Meters, and Telescopes

The Southborough Library is promoting the circulation of items well beyond books. Read the full article → from Borrow Gardening Kits, Activity Kits, Chess Sets, Puzzles, Energy Meters, and Telescopes
Sponsors sought for Rotary’s Food Truck Festival this fall

Southborough Rotary is seeking sponsors to help them bring the Food Truck Festival back to town for four weeks this fall. Read the full article → from Sponsors sought for Rotary’s Food Truck Festival this fall
Covid Update: 10 cases in 14 days; 6 still in isolation
As of this afternoon, the Southborough Board of Health is showing 6 residents in isolation for active cases of Covid-19. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 10 cases in 14 days; 6 still in isolation
Obituary: Paul ‘Moon’ MacArthur, 57

Paul “Moon” MacArthur, 57, of Southborough, went to heaven to be with his family and friends that passed before him on Friday, July 23, 2021, after being suddenly stricken ill at his home in Wells, ME, the place he loved the most. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul ‘Moon’ MacArthur, 57
The week in government: Capital Planning & Trails Committee

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: Capital Planning & Trails Committee
Downtown zoning: Suggestions, map issues, economic questions, transparency, and status

This week, the Planning Board reopened hearings on proposed changes to the Downtown District Bylaw. Read the full article → from Downtown zoning: Suggestions, map issues, economic questions, transparency, and status
Obituary: John C. Jones, 88

On July 18, 2021, John C. Jones passed away peacefully in the comfort of his beloved home. Read the full article → from Obituary: John C. Jones, 88
Access Consumer Reports using your Southborough Library card.

Consumer Reports library flyer. Read the full article → from Access Consumer Reports using your Southborough Library card.
Sign up for Jr T-Hawks Football & Cheer; practice starts week of August 2nd

Practice begins for Northborough/Southborough Youth Football and Cheer in less than two weeks. According to a new outreach effort, they still need more athletes in some age groups/categories. Read the full article → from Sign up for Jr T-Hawks Football & Cheer; practice starts week of August 2nd
Demolition Delay Bylaw: Town Counsel to address Thursday; BOS and Historical in another dispute (Updated)

This summer, the Historical Commission and the board that appoints them found themselves at odds again. This time, issues revolve around Historical’s recent handling of the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Read the full article → from Demolition Delay Bylaw: Town Counsel to address Thursday; BOS and Historical in another dispute (Updated)