The Eagles Rugby program has announced a summer session next month and how organizers plan to make it safe to participate. Read the full article → from Co-ed Touch Rugby in August
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Support Southborough cyclists in the PMC

Seventeen cyclists from Southborough will be among those participating in the “Reimagined” Pan Mass Challenge next week. Read the full article → from Support Southborough cyclists in the PMC
Medicare questions? SHINE Counselors available by phone

The Southborough Senior Center asked me to let readers know that SHINE Counselors are available by phone. Read the full article → from Medicare questions? SHINE Counselors available by phone
Apply to serve on the district’s “Coalition for Equity” (a.k.a Equity Task Force)

The NSBoro administration is inviting volunteers from all three districts and both communities to apply to serve on the new task force. Read the full article → from Apply to serve on the district’s “Coalition for Equity” (a.k.a Equity Task Force)
School update on reopening work and survey results (Updated)

The latest “reopening” update from Northborough and Southborough Public Schools shared results from recent family surveys. Read the full article → from School update on reopening work and survey results (Updated)
Southborough job listings: Coordinator of Children’s Ministries, Police Dispatcher, School jobs

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Coordinator of Children’s Ministries, Police Dispatcher, School jobs
Virtual class to offer “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” of elders – Sign up quickly and learn more Wednesday
A free 6-wk virtual class for caregivers of seniors (including family members) is available this summer. Pre-registration is required and an info session is scheduled for this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Virtual class to offer “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” of elders – Sign up quickly and learn more Wednesday
“Micro” small businesses can apply for up to $10K in grants – thanks to EDC
Southborough’s Economic Development Committee was awarded $204,000 for grants to support local small businesses. (Really small businesses.) Read the full article → from “Micro” small businesses can apply for up to $10K in grants – thanks to EDC
The week in government: Board of Health; Selectmen Goal Setting; Regional School Committee

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: Board of Health; Selectmen Goal Setting; Regional School Committee
Youth Group holding Car Wash on Saturday

Members of a Pilgrim Church Youth Group are asking you to drive over to the Transfer Station on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Youth Group holding Car Wash on Saturday
Selectmen reject proposal for redesigned flagpole; willing to let lease lapse

The Board of Selectmen rejected a redesign of the Town House flagpole this week. Asked which they valued more, $36K in annual revenue or the flagpole, the board emphatically chose the flag. Read the full article → from Selectmen reject proposal for redesigned flagpole; willing to let lease lapse
Baker announced special $16.1M relief package from NECC

The Governor made yesterday’s Covid-19 briefing in Southborough, from one of the special education residential programs that a new relief fund package will aid. Read the full article → from Baker announced special $16.1M relief package from NECC
School news: Reopening survey and update; quarantine protocol for student travelers; 8th grade DC trip cancelled

The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools is asking each family to complete a survey. Updates were also issued on status of work on reopening plans and news on a big field trip cancellation. Read the full article → from School news: Reopening survey and update; quarantine protocol for student travelers; 8th grade DC trip cancelled
Governor to make briefing from NECC today on relief funding for special ed residential schools
This afternoon’s daily briefing by the Governor will take place in Southborough. The location chosen, is appropriate for the subject he plans to highlight during his address at 1:00 pm. Read the full article → from Governor to make briefing from NECC today on relief funding for special ed residential schools