A Southborough church’s teen group is asking the community to help people put out of work by the pandemic. Read the full article → from Fundraising Drive to help furloughed workers
Fundraising Drive to help furloughed workers
Update on Southborough infected: 14 total cases, 9 still in isolation
This afternoon, the Town of Southborough upped the total infected residents. Read the full article → from Update on Southborough infected: 14 total cases, 9 still in isolation
Kindergarten registration screening on hold
Screening sessions for incoming Kindergarteners will be rescheduled after school reopens. Read the full article → from Kindergarten registration screening on hold
Obituary: Pauline M. (Bonazzoli) Cipriano, 90
Pauline M. (Bonazzoli) Cipriano, 90, of Southborough, passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2020. Read the full article → from Obituary: Pauline M. (Bonazzoli) Cipriano, 90
The week in government: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and School Committee
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: Trails Committee, Selectmen, and School Committee
Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
The in-person spring workshops had to be cancelled before they began. Now, SYFS is launching it online. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
These days, the only passengers have been Northborough and Southborough school nurses. The staff has been able to use the available buses to deliver lunches to students. Still, the district is working to renegotiate the contract given the long school closure. Read the full article → from School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week
Two different movements overlap this week, encouraging the community to make, display and hunt for special painted rocks. Read the full article → from Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week
Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)
Just a friendly reminder to parents about the launch of mandatory remote learning this Monday, April 6th. Read the full article → from Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)
“Palm Sunday” Pickup, streaming services, and other ways Southborough churches are leading remote worship (Updated)
With Holy Week and Easter approaching, I checked in to see how churches are helping residents continue to worship. Read the full article → from “Palm Sunday” Pickup, streaming services, and other ways Southborough churches are leading remote worship (Updated)
Participate in Southborough “Egg Hunt” – Saturday through Easter
We all need some fun in our lives. Southborough Kindergroup is trying to help organize that for families keeping their young ones at home. Read the full article → from Participate in Southborough “Egg Hunt” – Saturday through Easter
Thanking responders and essential workers (plus, a “fun fact”)
Around the community, people are embracing different ways to thank medical workers, emergency responders, and other essential workers. Read the full article → from Thanking responders and essential workers (plus, a “fun fact”)
Library mailing “Quarantine Cards” for access to online services (plus helping patrons who already have cards)
The Library is promoting that residents can get a Quarantine Card to tide them over while the building is closed. Read the full article → from Library mailing “Quarantine Cards” for access to online services (plus helping patrons who already have cards)
District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”
The Northborough and Southborough Schools latest newsletter highlighted advice on staying healthy physically and emotionally. Read the full article → from District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”