Southborough Council of the Arts has put a call out for artists of all ages to share, inspire and “celebrate our Southborough Silver Linings”. The council is seeking artistic contributions, including art, stories, songs, or poems. Read the full article → from Call for “Artistic Expression” focusing on “Silver Linings” around the “uncertainty”
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 Fall Special Town Meeting, Town Counsel update; Conservation on Park Central
The State Primary is coming up on Tuesday, September 1st. The Town issued some important details. And I pulled together info on what’s at stake on the ballots. Read the full article → from Voting in the State Primary: How to vote, what’s on the ballots, and more (Updated)
The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting substitutes. The long list, encompassing more than teachers reflects the new reality the schools are grappling with. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, nurses, custodians, and cafeteria workers
Another Southborough resident is being honored. The India Association of Greater Boston announced that Algonquin junior Cynthia Rajeshkanna will receive one of its two 2020 Community Youth Excellence Awards. The news was shared by India New England News. Read the full article → from India Association of Greater Boston honoring Southborough junior for Community Excellence
Over the course of 16 years, Southborough’s Nia Benoit has helped raise $300,000 for the American Cancer Society. Read the full article → from Resident honored by American Cancer Society for longtime “remarkable” contribution
A message to school parents last night explained both options NSBORO students have in September – being part of the phased strategy to get kids into classrooms at least part-time or opting out of that and into a fully remote learning model. Read the full article → from School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
Southborough won’t hold its the big end of summer celebration. The 17th Annual Summer Nights festival is cancelled. Read the full article → from Summer Nights Cancelled
Northborough Cable Access has posted the video of last night’s school committees meeting. Read the full article → from View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
The recommendation is one that hadn’t been previously floated to the community. Read the full article → from NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
The owners of four parcels at the downtown railroad tracks are being informed that they are encroaching on land owned by the freight train company. The news could cause parking problems for businesses, especially a downtown restaurant. Read the full article → from Downtown property owners asked to resolve encroachments on railroad property
Thanks to Southborough Wicked Local, I just learned about another resident author. Read the full article → from Southborough author writes about a teen straddling “worlds” in “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From”
This year’s Transfer Station permit stickers expire in just over a month. According to the 2020-2021 Transfer Station rules, starting September 15th new stickers must be “in place” in order to access the station. Read the full article → from Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker (Updated)
John Mauro, 88, a life-long resident of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Mauro, 88