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: BOS on FY20 Audit, issuing RFP for Legal Services, and more
I’m sharing a couple of updates from the Northborough and Southborough Public Schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: Covid numbers; ARHS Athletics “Fall II” season to start Feb 22nd
Over the weekend, I learned about three community members who recently passed away. Since I’m posting the obituaries simultaneously this morning, I wanted to ensure that readers noticed each of them. Read the full article → from Obituaries: Edna McGillicuddy, John Ward, Frank Williams Jr. and E. Barbara Donovan (Updated
E. Barbara (Lange) Donovan 77, a lifelong resident of Southborough, passed Saturday, January 30, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: E. Barbara (Lange) Donovan, 77
Frank Williams Jr., 64, a devoted husband and father of Southborough passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at West Roxbury VA Medical Center after succumbing to an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Frank Williams Jr., 64
Edna R. (Samaha) McGillicuddy, 90 of Southborough, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edna R. (Samaha) McGillicuddy, 90
John J. Ward, 60, of Southborough passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home. Read the full article → from Obituary: John J. Ward, 60
The National Weather Service warns we’re in for over a foot of heavy snow in town. Read the full article → from Southborough predicted to get 12-18″ of heavy wet snow & 30-35 MPH wind gusts
An update on the free crafting events led over zoom for children ages 8+. Read the full article → from Hands-on Crafting zoom sessions for ages 8 and up: Two chances to make Valentine Boxes and more
With updated Covid data from the state and the Town, it’s time for a quick update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 52 cases confirmed in past 2 weeks; 354 cumulative
It’s time for another roundup of news related to businesses in Southborough. This time I’m including a land deal that’s technically for a residential project, since the Southborough portion of the land is industrially zoned. Read the full article → from Business/Real Estate Roundup: Flex liquor insurance, Commercial expansion, SBA award, and Simarano Drive housing project land deal
Northborough-Southborough public schools hope to allow 4-days per week attendance for K-5 students starting a year and ten days since the schools closed last spring. A phased roll out indicates that middle school and Algonquin would follow at dates not yet certain. Read the full article → from NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
SEMA is reminding the public about “Ice Safety” issues. Read the full article → from Ice Safety reminders: Stay off the ice and how to rescue yourself/others
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough