The Board of Health’s agenda for last Friday contained an item particularly troubling during a pandemic, “Staffing crisis at Health Department”. Here is my overview of what’s going on. Read the full article → from Public Health “staffing crisis” compounded by funding, red tape, tensions, and pending Board vacancies (Updated)
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The week in government
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
Covid Update: 91 active cases (Updated)
The latest figures from the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 91 active cases (Updated)
Trails Committee seeking public support for helping the Boroughs Loop “Cross the Finish Line”
The Southborough Trails Committee is looking for public support to get one of their initiatives back on track. Read the full article → from Trails Committee seeking public support for helping the Boroughs Loop “Cross the Finish Line”
An update on Restaurant delivery services
A reader reached out and asked me to share his warning with other residents about problematic service from a local food delivery app. The issue reminded me of stories I’ve been hearing about a larger issue related to delivery apps. The typically high fees cut into restaurants’ already decimated margins. Read the full article → from An update on Restaurant delivery services
Covid Update: NSBORO updating quarantine policies and offering post-holiday testing to ARHS students (Updated)
An update on Covid-related votes at this week’s NSBORO school committee meetings. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO updating quarantine policies and offering post-holiday testing to ARHS students (Updated)
Barbara Jandrue awarded Laurie Sugarman-Whittier Wellness Award
Barbara Jandrue racked up another honor for her service to Southborough. This time she is being recognized as a human services advocate. Read the full article → from Barbara Jandrue awarded Laurie Sugarman-Whittier Wellness Award
Covid Update: Spike brings Southborough’s cumulative cases to 213 (Updated)
The latest news on Covid in Southborough. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Spike brings Southborough’s cumulative cases to 213 (Updated)
Covid Update: Southborough reports a second death (Updated)
The latest news on Covid in Southborough. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough reports a second death (Updated)
Algonquin update on Mascot Study
An update on ARHS administration’s response to a recent push to replace the Tomahawks as the school “mascot”. Read the full article → from Algonquin update on Mascot Study
Shovel Our Snow program update: Volunteer list posted, signups still welcome
The Town is seeking to help link up seniors who need driveways shoveled this winter with volunteers willing to help. Read the full article → from Shovel Our Snow program update: Volunteer list posted, signups still welcome
Middlesex Savings Bank donating $10,000 more to Southborough Food Pantry
Recently, Middlesex Savings Bank announced that it is contributing another $10,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $10,000 more to Southborough Food Pantry
Buy “Planners for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
For the sixth year, two Southborough teens are raising funds to buy gifts for children in the hospital over the holidays. Read the full article → from Buy “Planners for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
Order NECC student-made gift bags for the holidays (or anytime)
The school is selling Christmas, Hannukah, and winter themed gift bags with profits going directly to the students who made them. Read the full article → from Order NECC student-made gift bags for the holidays (or anytime)