The Town’s Covid-19 figures were updated as of this morning and the schools’ data was posted yesterday. There is a slight uptick in figures for both. (Let’s hope it’s just a tiny blip and not the start of another trend.) Read the full article → from Covid Update: A small uptick in Town and School cases
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Downtown District proposed zoning changes: Forum highlights; Hearings open Monday

The Board of Selectmen hosted a public forum on a plan for revitalizing downtown during their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Downtown District proposed zoning changes: Forum highlights; Hearings open Monday
Pull papers for Town Election by March 21st

If you’re interested in running for Town Office, you have just over four weeks to pull nomination papers. Read the full article → from Pull papers for Town Election by March 21st
Fundraising site to help Southborough family who “lost everything” in house fire

A Southborough family needs to rebuild following a house fire on Framingham Road this week. Community members are offering support. Read the full article → from Fundraising site to help Southborough family who “lost everything” in house fire
Covid Update: Southborough back in Yellow

Tonight, Mass Department of Public Health lowered Southborough’s community transmission level to “yellow”. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Southborough back in Yellow
Southborough job listings: Summer Camp Counselors (plus IT Manager and Public Health Nurse still open)

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer Camp Counselors (plus IT Manager and Public Health Nurse still open)
Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough

The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
The opportunity is now being promoted to ages 65+ and those in senior housing, but other phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
Obituary: Charles F. Colcord, 90

Charles F. Colcord, in his 90th year, of Southborough, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles F. Colcord, 90
Southborough job listings: Harvard Depository Assistant; NSBORO summer jobs for the Extended School Year program (Updated)

More job listings in town (or our schools). Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Harvard Depository Assistant; NSBORO summer jobs for the Extended School Year program (Updated)
Obituary: Marilyn Ann (Good) Dillman, 86

Marilyn passed away peacefully with her husband and family at her side on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marilyn Ann (Good) Dillman, 86
House Fire on Framingham Road yesterday afternoon (Updated)

Yesterday afternoon, the Southborough Fire Department responded to a house on fire. Read the full article → from House Fire on Framingham Road yesterday afternoon (Updated)
Obituary: James A. McCaw, 87

James A. McCaw, 87, of Woodbridge VA died Thursday February 11, 2021 after a period of failing health. Read the full article → from Obituary: James A. McCaw, 87
The week in government: BOS Downtown District Bylaw Forum; 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: BOS Downtown District Bylaw Forum; Conservation Commission and more
Covid Update: NSBORO expanding screening; Town & school figures continue to decline

It’s time for an update on the Town and schools’ latest figures. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO expanding screening; Town & school figures continue to decline