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)
News
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
Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
A Southborough resident is putting her photography skills to charitable use from a safe distance. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
The week in government: BOS on Covid-19; Planning and Conservation continuing hearings to future week
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on Covid-19; Planning and Conservation continuing hearings to future week
School district issues FAQs on status of return date, spring break, graduation, testing, and much more
This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau issued an update to parents of Northborough and Southborough public school students. The update includes answers to questions that many have. Underlying them is some uncertainty about what may happen. Martineau explained the schools’ and state’s “current plan”, acknowledging that things may change. Read the full article → from School district issues FAQs on status of return date, spring break, graduation, testing, and much more
Selectmen debated declaring Town State of Emergency, employee quarantine policy, and playground & field restrictions
This week, Selectmen held a 90 minute video conference to go over Town issues related to Covid-19. Some of the topics spurred lengthy debates. Read the full article → from Selectmen debated declaring Town State of Emergency, employee quarantine policy, and playground & field restrictions