The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting substitutes. The long list, encompassing more than teachers reflects the new reality the schools are grappling with. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, nurses, custodians, and cafeteria workers
News
India Association of Greater Boston honoring Southborough junior for Community Excellence
Another Southborough resident is being honored. The India Association of Greater Boston announced that Algonquin junior Cynthia Rajeshkanna will receive one of its two 2020 Community Youth Excellence Awards. The news was shared by India New England News. Read the full article → from India Association of Greater Boston honoring Southborough junior for Community Excellence
Resident honored by American Cancer Society for longtime “remarkable” contribution
Over the course of 16 years, Southborough’s Nia Benoit has helped raise $300,000 for the American Cancer Society. Read the full article → from Resident honored by American Cancer Society for longtime “remarkable” contribution
School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
A message to school parents last night explained both options NSBORO students have in September – being part of the phased strategy to get kids into classrooms at least part-time or opting out of that and into a fully remote learning model. Read the full article → from School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
Summer Nights Cancelled
Southborough won’t hold its the big end of summer celebration. The 17th Annual Summer Nights festival is cancelled. Read the full article → from Summer Nights Cancelled
View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
Northborough Cable Access has posted the video of last night’s school committees meeting. Read the full article → from View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
The recommendation is one that hadn’t been previously floated to the community. Read the full article → from NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
Downtown property owners asked to resolve encroachments on railroad property
The owners of four parcels at the downtown railroad tracks are being informed that they are encroaching on land owned by the freight train company. The news could cause parking problems for businesses, especially a downtown restaurant. Read the full article → from Downtown property owners asked to resolve encroachments on railroad property
Southborough author writes about a teen straddling “worlds” in “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From”
Thanks to Southborough Wicked Local, I just learned about another resident author. Read the full article → from Southborough author writes about a teen straddling “worlds” in “Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From”
Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker (Updated)
This year’s Transfer Station permit stickers expire in just over a month. According to the 2020-2021 Transfer Station rules, starting September 15th new stickers must be “in place” in order to access the station. Read the full article → from Time to get your new Transfer Station Sticker (Updated)
Obituary: John Mauro, 88
John Mauro, 88, a life-long resident of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Mauro, 88
Obituary: Steven J. Gould, 69
Steven J. Gould, 69, of New Port Richey, Fla. and Southborough, Mass., passed away on August 8, 2020 after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Steven J. Gould, 69
School Reopening Update: More detail on in-person learning time for Special Ed students
More detail on Special Ed Support Services under the schools’ Hybrid Model in the Reopening Plan. Read the full article → from School Reopening Update: More detail on in-person learning time for Special Ed students
The week in government: Planning Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm Barn, Combined Schools on Reopening Strategy, 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: Planning Hearing on Chestnut Hill Farm Barn, Combined Schools on Reopening Strategy, and more