Linda Pallis Dickens (May 25, 1939 | March 22, 2020), of Southborough and South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: Linda Pallis Dickens, 80
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Virus Update: Town’s Declaration of Emergency (Updated)

On Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve a Declaration of Emergency for the Town of Southborough. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Town’s Declaration of Emergency (Updated)
Schools will shift to mandatory assignments

With the re-extended school closures, the schools will shift from optional “enrichment” opportunities to assigning required work. Read the full article → from Schools will shift to mandatory assignments
3rd resident infected with Covid-19
The latest Town update shares that a third person in Southborough is confirmed as infected. Read the full article → from 3rd resident infected with Covid-19
Selectmen loosening restrictions on public meetings (a little)
During last night’s video conference call, selectmen agreed to allow more Town committees or boards to virtually meet during the pandemic state of emergency. Read the full article → from Selectmen loosening restrictions on public meetings (a little)
Schools closure extended: Reopening no sooner than May 4th
The Governor announced this afternoon that public schools and non-emergency day cares would continue to be closed through April. Read the full article → from Schools closure extended: Reopening no sooner than May 4th
Missing Dog: Have you seen “Dayle”? (Update)

Sharing a message from a Southborough resident whose dog got loose today. Read the full article → from Missing Dog: Have you seen “Dayle”? (Update)
Virus update: 1st resident’s family member infected; Town trails & Trottier track open; Golf Course closed; Election postponed

This morning, the Town issued another update. It includes news of a second infected resident and some policy changes and decisions made out of last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Virus update: 1st resident’s family member infected; Town trails & Trottier track open; Golf Course closed; Election postponed
Update on Southborough Restaurants – Now who’s open and who’s not

A week ago, I created a list of which Southborough restaurants were still offering takeout and delivery food service. Some that were no longer are. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Update on Southborough Restaurants – Now who’s open and who’s not
Seniors and others in need can reach out to Helping Hands volunteers: Teens doing essential errands (Updated)

A small group of teen volunteers is reaching out to Southborough, Northborough and Westborough residents who can’t leave home or would be more vulnerable to serious illness if they did. Read the full article → from Seniors and others in need can reach out to Helping Hands volunteers: Teens doing essential errands (Updated)
Trustees of Reservations’ trails closed (including Chestnut Hill Farm’s)

Following the Governor’s Stay-at-Home advisory, The Trustees of Reservations decided to close its trails to the public. Read the full article → from Trustees of Reservations’ trails closed (including Chestnut Hill Farm’s)
Early morning break-in at Cumberland Farms

The SPD posted news of a burglary at a Southborough gas station/convenience store. Read the full article → from Early morning break-in at Cumberland Farms
Southborough closes all recreational fields

An email from Southborough Recreation announced the change this afternoon. Read the full article → from Southborough closes all recreational fields
Senior Tax work-off program postponed

Applications that were due April 7th are now postponed until further notice. Read the full article → from Senior Tax work-off program postponed