The Southborough Library is bringing back a service for listening to streamed/downloaded music for free to help keep patrons from going stir crazy. Read the full article → from Library adding music (and other) downloads to free online services
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Stolen cars and cars stolen from lead to arrests

The Southborough Police Department issued a press release today about recent arrests for alleged thefts of and from cars in town. It reminds the importance of securing your vehicles and valuables left in them. Read the full article → from Stolen cars and cars stolen from lead to arrests
Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee

In late February, Algonquin student, staff and parents learned that Principal Sara Walsh’s contract isn’t being renewed for next year. Read the full article → from Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee
How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)

Today and tomorrow two public meetings will be held, but members of the public won’t be allowed to pop in. Instead, under emergency rules set by the Governor, committees and boards will be using technology to allow public participation. Read the full article → from How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)
Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings

Yesterday and early today, principals provided details on how their schools will handle optional online education during the 3 week closure. Read the full article → from Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
It appears that there has been confusion about what Town services are and aren’t available now that the offices are generally closed to the public. The latest Town memo seeks to clarify. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town services that are still available (Updated)
School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough

Tomorrow night, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting in Algonquin’s library at 7:00 pm. First on the agenda is a public hearing on the recommended budget for FY21. Read the full article → from School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
Obituary: William F. Lowe III, 67
William F. Lowe III, 67, of Southborough, a native of Westborough, passed away on March 3, 2020 at UMass Medical Center, Worcester. Read the full article → from Obituary: William F. Lowe III, 67
Obituary: Carol Ann (Lindsay) Fallon, 80

Carol Ann (Lindsay) Fallon, age 80, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at St Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carol Ann (Lindsay) Fallon, 80
Virus Update: Southborough Restaurants – who’s open and who’s not (Updated)

I checked in with the restaurants in our Town to see if any are closing. Here’s the status as of tonight. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Southborough Restaurants – who’s open and who’s not (Updated)
Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now

The Superintendent of Southborough (and Northborough) public schools has released plans for how families can get help. There appear to be no financial need thresholds for the free aid. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
The Town of Southborough issued another update on the situation with Covid-19. This one answers questions about the Town’s handling of open meetings, interaction with the Clerk’s office around running for office and more. Read the full article → from Virus update: Town on meetings, running for office, and other government business
Take advantage of Southborough’s virtual library

Patrons who have a Southborough library card can take advantage of multiple services for streaming content including books, newspapers, movies, and music. Read the full article → from Take advantage of Southborough’s virtual library
Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
The Southborough Library announced that it is now closed until further notice out of caution over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town House is also announced as closed to outside visitors except by appointment. It also updated the public on the virus in Southborough. In addition, the public schools shared that following an announcement by the Governor, they will be closed for three weeks. Read the full article → from Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)