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 Board, School Committee and more (Updated)
Community groups in Southborough are asking the public to help thank frontline workers, including local hospital medical professionals, food service workers, and cleaning staff. Read the full article → from Peace Parade (and Valentines) to thank frontline workers this Saturday
KELLY, Patricia Of Southborough, formerly of Framingham, MA, and NY, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully with family at age 89 on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Golden Pond Assisted Living Memory Care in Hopkinton, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia Kelly, 89
According to the latest update from Northborough and Southborough Public Schools, only 44% of students are signed up for the district’s free Covid-19 screening program. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: Less than 50% of students registered for free Covid screening; “Social Distancing Analysis Tool” posted for K-5 classrooms
Yesterday, school nurses that were vaccinated in a Covid-19 Clinic held by a Southborough resident received their second dose. Read the full article → from School nurses get second vaccine shots
At Annual Town Meeting, voters will be asked to adopt zoning changes proposed to revitalize the Downtown area. Here’s an update on the Town’s efforts. Read the full article → from Downtown Initiative update: Selectmen holding forum Feb 16 on proposed zoning changes
With updated Covid data from the state and the Town, it’s time for a quick update. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 14 day numbers trending down
The Northborough Area Community Chorus is welcoming new members, including Southborough residents. The chorus is currently holding rehearsals over zoom with plans to produce a virtual concert in May. Read the full article → from Area chorus welcomes members to rehearse and perform over zoom
The link to the recorded video was posted to YouTube. Read the full article → from NSBORO posted webinar for Increased In Person Learning
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
As I previously shared, a resident has been seeking information on the Town’s handling of an alleged theft by a Southborough Recreation employee in 2019. More details are now available to the public. Read the full article → from Town releases unredacted minutes related to employee misuse of Town credit card
Selectmen currently plan to hold office hours on the weeks that the Board isn’t holding a meeting. Read the full article → from Selectmen to hold biweekly virtual Office Hours
The Town is offering a way for eligible residents under Phase 2 of the Mass Covid-19 Vaccine rollout to be notified of clinics opening in Southborough or surrounding towns.
Top priority is residents aged 75+, but future phase 2 groups can also sign up. Read the full article → from Sign up to be notified of “Phase 2” Covid-19 vaccine clinics in/near Southborough
Pilgrim Church has reopened its “shed” for collecting clothing and other textiles. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church’s “clothing shed” is reopened for donations