Southborough Police shared a notice for residents to alleviate concerns. I’m also sharing info on responses by public safety to actual emergencies. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Copters are for NGrid work; SFD’s recent fire battles
While the recent Covid-19 figures are up, last night’s report from the Mass Dept of Public Health kept Southborough in yellow for the second week. The state also reported details on vaccination rates for residents. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over ½ of residents 50+ yrs old at least partially vaccinated
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Town seeking temp clerical assistants for Covid Vaccine Clinic
James K. Urban,78, of Southborough passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a battle with heart disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: James K. Urban,78
Today, was the final day of testimony in a trial over the Park Central 40B project. Read the full article → from Park Central Update: Testimony wrapped up; Final argument schedule TBD
Jean A. (Roverano) Chappelle, 81, of Southborough passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean A. (Roverano) Chappelle, 81
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is again seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed for lunchtime deliveries (Updated)
NSPAC will hold a virtual event this year to celebrate people who have made a difference to special needs students in our district. Read the full article → from Go the Distance Awards – May 20th
A group of Algonquin students asked me to let the community know about their free tutoring service. Read the full article → from Another free tutoring services for students
Yesterday was the launch of the Library’s seed request form. Patrons can request a variety of seeds, at up to 5 packets per person. Read the full article → from Library Seed Exchange 2021: Request form for curbside pickup is open now
With the Town updating its figures today and the school administration publishing its weekly Dashboard through Sunday, it’s time for another look a the numbers. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough cases up
Two candidates for the Board of Selectmen filed their paper while the incumbent announced he won’t be running. Read the full article → from Election Update: Selectmen’s race between Dennington and Weishan; Shea choosing not to run (Updated)
This weekend, a large number of Southborough residents and members of nearby communities turned out for two rallies “Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and Racism”. Read the full article → from Community rallies against Asian Hate
A memo from the court found in favor of the Town and current and former selectmen named in the lawsuit. Read the full article → from Judge finds for selectmen in Barron v Kolenda (but clarifies board can’t prohibit public comments solely to avoid criticism)